Northdale Middle vs Paladin Career and Tech High School
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.
Northdale Middle
Coon Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
Paladin Career and Tech High School
Coon Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
257 students
| Measure | Northdale Middle Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Paladin Career and Tech High School Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 266 | #427 of 433 |
| National rank | #3693 of 15,369 | #16231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,108 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 10% |
| city | Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 13.9).
- •Northdale Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 10%).
- •Northdale Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 10%).
- •Northdale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 61.9%).
- •Northdale Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.4).
- •Northdale Middle is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 257.
- •Northdale Middle is a public school while Paladin Career and Tech 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 Northdale Middle better than Paladin Career and Tech High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northdale Middle ranks higher (68.4 vs 13.9 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 Northdale Middle and Paladin Career and Tech High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northdale Middle: 1,108. Paladin Career and Tech High School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northdale Middle and Paladin Career and Tech High School rank in Minnesota?
Northdale Middle is 108th of 266 and Paladin Career and Tech High School is 427th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).