KIPP North Star Academy vs KIPP North Star Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 9 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP North Star Academy
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
107 students
KIPP North Star Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
124 students
| Measure | KIPP North Star Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota | KIPP North Star Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 266 | #909 of 923 |
| National rank | #14181 of 15,369 | #46722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 107 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.5 vs 16.8).
- •KIPP North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •KIPP North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •KIPP North Star Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.4%).
- •KIPP North Star Primary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 17.8).
- •KIPP North Star Primary is the larger school with 124 students compared with 107.
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 KIPP North Star Academy better than KIPP North Star Primary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are KIPP North Star Academy and KIPP North Star Primary?
About 9 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP North Star Academy: 107. KIPP North Star Primary: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP North Star Academy and KIPP North Star Primary rank in Minnesota?
KIPP North Star Academy is 259th of 266 and KIPP North Star Primary is 909th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).