Carmody Middle School vs Westgate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Westgate Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Carmody Middle School Lakewood, Colorado | Westgate Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 262 | #846 of 993 |
| National rank | #10302 of 15,369 | #44005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 15% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmody Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 21.4).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Westgate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Carmody Middle School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 305.
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 Westgate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmody Middle School ranks higher (37.8 vs 21.4 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 Westgate Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Middle School: 550. Westgate Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Middle School and Westgate Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carmody Middle School is 156th of 262 and Westgate Elementary School is 846th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).