Lowell Intermediate School vs Red Cedars Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Intermediate School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–6
486 students
Red Cedars Elementary
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
666 students
| Measure | Lowell Intermediate School Lowell, Indiana | Red Cedars Elementary Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 335 | #359 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7130 of 15,369 | #17680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 486 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Lowell | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Cedars Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 52.3).
- •Red Cedars Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 29.4%).
- •Red Cedars Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.3).
- •Red Cedars Elementary is the larger school with 666 students compared with 486.
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 Lowell Intermediate School better than Red Cedars Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Red Cedars Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 52.3 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 Lowell Intermediate School and Red Cedars Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Intermediate School: 486. Red Cedars Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Intermediate School and Red Cedars Elementary rank in Indiana?
Lowell Intermediate School is 167th of 335 and Red Cedars Elementary is 359th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).