Forest Park Elementary School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 978 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Lakeside Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,053 | #299 of 335 |
| National rank | #41754 of 50,301 | #12335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 558 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 24.9).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.1).
- •Forest Park Elementary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 452.
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 Forest Park Elementary School better than Lakeside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (27.8 vs 24.9 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 Forest Park Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary School: 558. Lakeside Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Forest Park Elementary School is 972nd of 1,053 and Lakeside Middle School is 299th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).