Marine Area Community School vs Scandia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marine Area Community School
Marine on ST Croix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
112 students
Scandia Elementary
Scandia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
311 students
| Measure | Marine Area Community School Marine on ST Croix, Minnesota | Scandia Elementary Scandia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 923 | #386 of 923 |
| National rank | #9456 of 50,301 | #10286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 112 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Marine on ST Croix | Scandia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marine Area Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 71.5).
- •Scandia Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Marine Area Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 18.6%).
- •Marine Area Community School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.3).
- •Scandia Elementary is the larger school with 311 students compared with 112.
- •Marine Area Community School is a charter school while Scandia 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 Marine Area Community School better than Scandia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marine Area Community School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.5 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 Marine Area Community School and Scandia Elementary?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Marine on ST Croix and Scandia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marine Area Community School: 112. Scandia Elementary: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marine Area Community School and Scandia Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Marine Area Community School is 343rd of 923 and Scandia Elementary is 386th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).