Pleasantview Elementary vs St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
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.
Pleasantview Elementary
Sauk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
Saint Cloud · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
91 students
| Measure | Pleasantview Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 923 | #253 of 266 |
| National rank | #14352 of 50,301 | #13292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 734 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Sauk Rapids | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasantview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 22.7).
- •Pleasantview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 100%).
- •St. Cloud Math & Science Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Pleasantview Elementary is the larger school with 734 students compared with 91.
- •Pleasantview Elementary is a public school while St. Cloud Math & Science Middle 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 Pleasantview Elementary better than St. Cloud Math & Science Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantview Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 22.7 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 Pleasantview Elementary and St. Cloud Math & Science Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sauk Rapids and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantview Elementary: 734. St. Cloud Math & Science Middle: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantview Elementary and St. Cloud Math & Science Middle rank in Minnesota?
Pleasantview Elementary is 524th of 923 and St. Cloud Math & Science Middle is 253rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).