New City School vs Spero Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New City School
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
351 students
Spero Academy
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
148 students
| Measure | New City School Minneapolis, Minnesota | Spero Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 923 | #707 of 923 |
| National rank | #18003 of 50,301 | #25465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 351 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 5.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 49.6).
- •New City School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •New City School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Spero Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 52.4%).
- •Spero Academy does better on students per teacher (5.3 vs 15.3).
- •New City School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 148.
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 New City School better than Spero Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New City School ranks higher (60.3 vs 49.6 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 New City School and Spero Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New City School: 351. Spero Academy: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New City School and Spero Academy rank in Minnesota?
New City School is 603rd of 923 and Spero Academy is 707th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).