Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School vs Success Academy St. Cloud Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Sauk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,055 students
Success Academy St. Cloud Elem
Saint Cloud · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
140 students
| Measure | Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | Success Academy St. Cloud Elem Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 266 | #900 of 923 |
| National rank | #6180 of 15,369 | #45325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,055 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Sauk Rapids | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 19.3).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 98.6%).
- •Success Academy St. Cloud Elem does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.9).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 140.
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is a public school while Success Academy St. Cloud Elem 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School better than Success Academy St. Cloud Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 19.3 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School and Success Academy St. Cloud Elem?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sauk Rapids and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School: 1,055. Success Academy St. Cloud Elem: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School and Success Academy St. Cloud Elem rank in Minnesota?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is 178th of 266 and Success Academy St. Cloud Elem is 900th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).