Creighton Middle School vs South Lakewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creighton Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
South Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Creighton Middle School Lakewood, Colorado | South Lakewood Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 262 | #494 of 993 |
| National rank | #9553 of 15,369 | #29102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 741 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 41.2).
- •Creighton Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •South Lakewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Creighton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 54.5%).
- •South Lakewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.1).
- •Creighton Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 393.
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 Creighton Middle School better than South Lakewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 41.2 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 Creighton Middle School and South Lakewood Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creighton Middle School: 741. South Lakewood Elementary School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creighton Middle School and South Lakewood Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Creighton Middle School is 143rd of 262 and South Lakewood Elementary School is 494th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).