Carmody Middle School vs Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmody Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Carmody Middle School Lakewood, Colorado | Kendrick Lakes Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 262 | #162 of 993 |
| National rank | #10302 of 15,369 | #13016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 37.8).
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 51.8%).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.7).
- •Carmody Middle School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 443.
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 Carmody Middle School better than Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 37.8 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 Carmody Middle School and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Middle School: 550. Kendrick Lakes Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Middle School and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carmody Middle School is 156th of 262 and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is 162nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).