Lone Star Middle School vs Willow Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Star Middle School
Nampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
927 students
Willow Creek Elementary
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Lone Star Middle School Nampa, Idaho | Willow Creek Elementary Nampa, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 106 | #165 of 352 |
| National rank | #8696 of 15,369 | #23222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 927 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Nampa | Nampa |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 45.1).
- •Willow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Lone Star Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 58.9%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.3).
- •Lone Star Middle School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 598.
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 Lone Star Middle School better than Willow Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Creek Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 45.1 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 Lone Star Middle School and Willow Creek Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Nampa in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Star Middle School: 927. Willow Creek Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Star Middle School and Willow Creek Elementary rank in Idaho?
Lone Star Middle School is 72nd of 106 and Willow Creek Elementary is 165th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).