Lake Street Elementary School vs Robert Taft Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Street Elementary School
Crown Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
Robert Taft Middle School
Crown Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Lake Street Elementary School Crown Point, Indiana | Robert Taft Middle School Crown Point, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,053 | #49 of 335 |
| National rank | #3577 of 50,301 | #3617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 559 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 51% |
| city | Crown Point | Crown Point |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 68.7).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 22.4%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.4).
- •Robert Taft Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 559.
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 Street Elementary School better than Robert Taft Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Street Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 68.7 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 Lake Street Elementary School and Robert Taft Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Crown Point and Crown Point in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Street Elementary School: 559. Robert Taft Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Street Elementary School and Robert Taft Middle School rank in Indiana?
Lake Street Elementary School is 35th of 1,053 and Robert Taft Middle School is 49th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).