Notre Ecole Academy vs Sandburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Ecole Academy
Golden Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
75 students
Sandburg Middle School
Golden Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Notre Ecole Academy Golden Valley, Minnesota | Sandburg Middle School Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 923 | #218 of 266 |
| National rank | #6898 of 50,301 | #10075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 75 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Golden Valley | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Notre Ecole Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 38.9).
- •Notre Ecole Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 67.4%).
- •Notre Ecole Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 75.
- •Notre Ecole Academy is a charter school while Sandburg Middle School is a public 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 Notre Ecole Academy better than Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Notre Ecole Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 38.9 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 Notre Ecole Academy and Sandburg Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Golden Valley and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Notre Ecole Academy: 75. Sandburg Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Notre Ecole Academy and Sandburg Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Notre Ecole Academy is 234th of 923 and Sandburg Middle School is 218th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).