Lowell Middle 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 Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
498 students
Red Cedars Elementary
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
666 students
| Measure | Lowell Middle School Lowell, Indiana | Red Cedars Elementary Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 335 | #359 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5320 of 15,369 | #17680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 498 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Lowell | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.8 vs 60.8).
- •Red Cedars Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 30.3%).
- •Red Cedars Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.6).
- •Red Cedars Elementary is the larger school with 666 students compared with 498.
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 Middle School better than Red Cedars Elementary?
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 Lowell Middle 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 Middle School: 498. Red Cedars Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Middle School and Red Cedars Elementary rank in Indiana?
Lowell Middle School is 93rd of 335 and Red Cedars Elementary is 359th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).