Kaleidoscope Middle School vs St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.2 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
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
Saint Michael · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,204 students
| Measure | Kaleidoscope Middle School Otsego, Minnesota | St. Michael-Albertville Senior High Saint Michael, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 266 | #16 of 433 |
| National rank | #2911 of 15,369 | #1878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 117 | 2,204 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 2,204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 117.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| city | Otsego | Saint Michael |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Michael-Albertville Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 72.1).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Senior High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Senior High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 31.6%).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Senior High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 117.0).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Senior High is the larger school with 2,204 students compared with 117.
- •Kaleidoscope Middle School is a charter school while St. Michael-Albertville Senior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St. Michael-Albertville Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), St. Michael-Albertville Senior High ranks higher (76.4 vs 72.1 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 St. Michael-Albertville Senior High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Saint Michael in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaleidoscope Middle School: 117. St. Michael-Albertville Senior High: 2,204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaleidoscope Middle School and St. Michael-Albertville Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Kaleidoscope Middle School is 83rd of 266 and St. Michael-Albertville Senior High is 16th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).