Mississippi Heights Elementary vs Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mississippi Heights Elementary
Sauk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
808 students
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Saint Cloud · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Mississippi Heights Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 923 | #887 of 923 |
| National rank | #10741 of 50,301 | #43241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 808 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 22% |
| city | Sauk Rapids | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 22.6).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary is the larger school with 808 students compared with 266.
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary is a public school while Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is a charter 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 Mississippi Heights Elementary better than Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
On the Success Index (US), Mississippi Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 22.6 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 Mississippi Heights Elementary and Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sauk Rapids and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mississippi Heights Elementary: 808. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mississippi Heights Elementary and Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ rank in Minnesota?
Mississippi Heights Elementary is 405th of 923 and Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is 887th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).