Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students
Lakeside Middle School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–6
546 students
| Measure | Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Lakeside Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 511 | #47 of 211 |
| National rank | #36236 of 50,301 | #4494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 357 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 33.5).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 78.4%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.8).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 357.
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 Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School better than Lakeside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 33.5 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 Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School: 357. Lakeside Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School is 362nd of 511 and Lakeside Middle School is 47th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).