Lakeside El. vs Mississippi Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside El.
Chisago City · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
804 students
Mississippi Heights Elementary
Sauk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
808 students
| Measure | Lakeside El. Chisago City, Minnesota | Mississippi Heights Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #385 of 923 | #405 of 923 |
| National rank | #10263 of 50,301 | #10741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 804 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 65% |
| city | Chisago City | Sauk Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.5 vs 70.8).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Lakeside El. does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Lakeside El. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 35.8%).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary is the larger school with 808 students compared with 804.
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 Lakeside El. better than Mississippi Heights Elementary?
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 Lakeside El. and Mississippi Heights Elementary?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Chisago City and Sauk Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside El.: 804. Mississippi Heights Elementary: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside El. and Mississippi Heights Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lakeside El. is 385th of 923 and Mississippi Heights Elementary is 405th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).