Team Academy vs Universal Academy South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Team Academy
Waseca · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
101 students
Universal Academy South Elementary
Burnsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
103 students
| Measure | Team Academy Waseca, Minnesota | Universal Academy South Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 923 | #864 of 923 |
| National rank | #35128 of 50,301 | #41549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 101 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Waseca | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Team Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 25.3).
- •Team Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 92.2%).
- •Team Academy does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 17.2).
- •Universal Academy South Elementary is the larger school with 103 students compared with 101.
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 Team Academy better than Universal Academy South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Team Academy ranks higher (35.3 vs 25.3 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 Team Academy and Universal Academy South Elementary?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Waseca and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Team Academy: 101. Universal Academy South Elementary: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Team Academy and Universal Academy South Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Team Academy is 814th of 923 and Universal Academy South Elementary is 864th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).