St. Croix Prep Academy Middle vs Stillwater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
Stillwater · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
371 students
Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
| Measure | St. Croix Prep Academy Middle Stillwater, Minnesota | Stillwater Middle School Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 266 | #43 of 266 |
| National rank | #546 of 15,369 | #1947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 371 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| city | Stillwater | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 77.3).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 19%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.2).
- •Stillwater Middle School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 371.
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is a charter school while Stillwater 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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle better than Stillwater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Croix Prep Academy Middle ranks higher (87.1 vs 77.3 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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle and Stillwater Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Stillwater and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle: 371. Stillwater Middle School: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St. Croix Prep Academy Middle and Stillwater Middle School rank in Minnesota?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is 4th of 266 and Stillwater Middle School is 43rd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).