Kaposia Education Center Elementary vs South St. Paul Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
South Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
South St. Paul Middle School
South Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Kaposia Education Center Elementary South Saint Paul, Minnesota | South St. Paul Middle School South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 923 | #183 of 266 |
| National rank | #30156 of 50,301 | #6489 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | South Saint Paul | South Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South St. Paul Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 42.7).
- •South St. Paul Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 70.2%).
- •South St. Paul Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 535.
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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary better than South St. Paul Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South St. Paul Middle School ranks higher (55.4 vs 42.7 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary and South St. Paul Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between South Saint Paul and South Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary: 620. South St. Paul Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaposia Education Center Elementary and South St. Paul Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary is 763rd of 923 and South St. Paul Middle School is 183rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).