Lakeside Middle School vs Liberty Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
Liberty Intermediate School
Chesterton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
452 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Liberty Intermediate School Chesterton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #299 of 335 | #45 of 335 |
| National rank | #12335 of 15,369 | #3511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 452 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 63% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Chesterton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 27.8).
- •Liberty Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Liberty Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Liberty Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 77.7%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.7).
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 Lakeside Middle School better than Liberty Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Intermediate School ranks higher (69.2 vs 27.8 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 Lakeside Middle School and Liberty Intermediate School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Chesterton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 452. Liberty Intermediate School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and Liberty Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Lakeside Middle School is 299th of 335 and Liberty Intermediate School is 45th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).