Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School vs Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana | Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 335 | #1026 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14019 of 15,369 | #45462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 447 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.5 vs 19.0).
- •Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.3).
- •Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is the larger school with 483 students compared with 447.
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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School better than Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is 1026th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).