Lace Elem School vs Lakeview Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lace Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students
Lakeview Jr High School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Lace Elem School Darien, Illinois | Lakeview Jr High School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #589 of 2,303 | #81 of 670 |
| National rank | #19932 of 50,301 | #2876 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| city | Darien | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 57.5).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 30.8%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.1).
- •Lace Elem School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 340.
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 Lace Elem School better than Lakeview Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Jr High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 57.5 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 Lace Elem School and Lakeview Jr High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Darien and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lace Elem School: 377. Lakeview Jr High School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lace Elem School and Lakeview Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Lace Elem School is 589th of 2,303 and Lakeview Jr High School is 81st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).