Carpentersville Middle School vs Lakewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpentersville Middle School
Carpentersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,142 students
Lakewood School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Carpentersville Middle School Carpentersville, Illinois | Lakewood School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 670 | #2164 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14031 of 15,369 | #48343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,142 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 1,142 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| city | Carpentersville | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpentersville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 13.4).
- •Lakewood School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Carpentersville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Carpentersville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Carpentersville Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Carpentersville Middle School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 590.
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 Carpentersville Middle School better than Lakewood School?
On the Success Index (US), Carpentersville Middle School ranks higher (18.4 vs 13.4 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 Carpentersville Middle School and Lakewood School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carpentersville and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpentersville Middle School: 1,142. Lakewood School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpentersville Middle School and Lakewood School rank in Illinois?
Carpentersville Middle School is 616th of 670 and Lakewood School is 2164th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).