Perpich Center for Arts Education vs Sandburg Middle 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.
Perpich Center for Arts Education
Golden Valley · Public high · Grades 11–12
154 students
Sandburg Middle School
Golden Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Perpich Center for Arts Education Golden Valley, Minnesota | Sandburg Middle School Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 433 | #218 of 266 |
| National rank | #4072 of 16,910 | #10075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 154 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 30% |
| city | Golden Valley | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perpich Center for Arts Education scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 38.9).
- •Perpich Center for Arts Education does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Perpich Center for Arts Education does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 67.4%).
- •Perpich Center for Arts Education does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.2).
- •Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 154.
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 Perpich Center for Arts Education better than Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perpich Center for Arts Education ranks higher (67.0 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 Perpich Center for Arts Education and Sandburg Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Golden Valley and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perpich Center for Arts Education: 154. Sandburg Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perpich Center for Arts Education and Sandburg Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Perpich Center for Arts Education is 102nd of 433 and Sandburg Middle School is 218th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).