Kaleidoscope Middle School vs Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaleidoscope Middle School
Otsego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
117 students
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
117 students
| Measure | Kaleidoscope Middle School Otsego, Minnesota | Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 266 | #110 of 266 |
| National rank | #2911 of 15,369 | #3789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 117 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 117.0 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Otsego | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaleidoscope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 68.0).
- •Kaleidoscope Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Kaleidoscope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 31.6%).
- •Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 117.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaleidoscope Middle School better than Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Kaleidoscope Middle School ranks higher (72.1 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kaleidoscope Middle School and Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaleidoscope Middle School: 117. Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaleidoscope Middle School and Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter rank in Minnesota?
Kaleidoscope Middle School is 83rd of 266 and Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is 110th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).