Pleasantview Elementary vs Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 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
Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle
Saint Cloud · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
46 students
| Measure | Pleasantview Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #14352 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 734 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| 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 26.6).
- •Pleasantview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 93.5%).
- •Pleasantview Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Pleasantview Elementary is the larger school with 734 students compared with 46.
- •Pleasantview Elementary is a public school while Success Academy St. Cloud - 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 Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantview Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 26.6 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 Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sauk Rapids and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantview Elementary: 734. Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantview Elementary and Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle rank in Minnesota?
Pleasantview Elementary is 524th of 923 and Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).