Northdale Middle vs Sand Creek Elementary
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
Sand Creek Elementary
Coon Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Northdale Middle Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Sand Creek Elementary Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 266 | #255 of 923 |
| National rank | #3693 of 15,369 | #7419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,108 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| city | Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 68.4).
- •Sand Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Northdale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 44.7%).
- •Sand Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Northdale Middle is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 557.
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 Sand Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Creek Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 68.4 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 Sand Creek Elementary?
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. Sand Creek Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northdale Middle and Sand Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Northdale Middle is 108th of 266 and Sand Creek Elementary is 255th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).