Mississippi Heights Elementary vs Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 519 m 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
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Sauk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,055 students
| Measure | Mississippi Heights Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Sauk Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 923 | #178 of 266 |
| National rank | #10741 of 50,301 | #6180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 808 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| city | Sauk Rapids | Sauk Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 56.8).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 35.8%).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.9).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 808.
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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mississippi Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 56.8 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Sauk Rapids and Sauk Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mississippi Heights Elementary: 808. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mississippi Heights Elementary and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Mississippi Heights Elementary is 405th of 923 and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is 178th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).