Midway Star Academy vs Murray Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midway Star Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
Murray Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Midway Star Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota | Murray Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #921 of 923 | #222 of 266 |
| National rank | #50017 of 50,301 | #10435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 7.1).
- •Murray Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Murray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Murray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Midway Star Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.2).
- •Murray Middle School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 393.
- •Midway Star Academy is a charter school while Murray Middle School 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 Midway Star Academy better than Murray Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Middle School ranks higher (37.1 vs 7.1 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 Midway Star Academy and Murray Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midway Star Academy: 393. Murray Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midway Star Academy and Murray Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Midway Star Academy is 921st of 923 and Murray Middle School is 222nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).