Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ vs Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Saint Cloud · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Sauk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,055 students
| Measure | Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Sauk Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 923 | #178 of 266 |
| National rank | #43241 of 50,301 | #6180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 266 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| city | Saint Cloud | Sauk Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 22.6).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 19.9).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 266.
- •Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is a charter school while Sauk Rapids-Rice 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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ better than Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 22.6 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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Saint Cloud and Sauk Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ: 266. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is 887th of 923 and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is 178th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).