Adams Elementary School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Lakeside Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 1,053 | #299 of 335 |
| National rank | #39677 of 50,301 | #12335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.2 vs 27.8).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 78.9%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 308.
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 Adams Elementary School better than Lakeside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adams Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 308. Lakeside Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Adams Elementary School is 936th of 1,053 and Lakeside Middle School is 299th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).