Murray Middle School vs Venture Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
Venture Academy High School
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
199 students
| Measure | Murray Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Venture Academy High School Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 266 | #414 of 433 |
| National rank | #10435 of 15,369 | #15277 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Saint Paul | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 19.9).
- •Murray Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Murray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •Murray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 100%).
- •Venture Academy High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 22.2).
- •Murray Middle School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 199.
- •Murray Middle School is a public school while Venture Academy High School 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 Murray Middle School better than Venture Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Middle School ranks higher (37.1 vs 19.9 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 Murray Middle School and Venture Academy High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Middle School: 576. Venture Academy High School: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Middle School and Venture Academy High School rank in Minnesota?
Murray Middle School is 222nd of 266 and Venture Academy High School is 414th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).