Mississippi Heights Elementary vs St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
Saint Cloud · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
91 students
| Measure | Mississippi Heights Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 923 | #253 of 266 |
| National rank | #10741 of 50,301 | #13292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 808 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Sauk Rapids | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 22.7).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 100%).
- •St. Cloud Math & Science Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary is the larger school with 808 students compared with 91.
- •Mississippi Heights Elementary is a public school while St. Cloud Math & Science Middle 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 St. Cloud Math & Science Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mississippi Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 22.7 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 St. Cloud Math & Science Middle?
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. St. Cloud Math & Science Middle: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mississippi Heights Elementary and St. Cloud Math & Science Middle rank in Minnesota?
Mississippi Heights Elementary is 405th of 923 and St. Cloud Math & Science Middle is 253rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).