KIPP North Star Academy vs Loring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km 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
Loring Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | KIPP North Star Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota | Loring Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 266 | #725 of 923 |
| National rank | #14181 of 15,369 | #27232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 107 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 17.5).
- •Loring Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Loring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Loring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 94.4%).
- •Loring Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.8).
- •Loring Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 107.
- •KIPP North Star Academy is a charter school while Loring Elementary 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 KIPP North Star Academy better than Loring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loring Elementary ranks higher (46.9 vs 17.5 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 KIPP North Star Academy and Loring Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP North Star Academy: 107. Loring Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP North Star Academy and Loring Elementary rank in Minnesota?
KIPP North Star Academy is 259th of 266 and Loring Elementary is 725th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).