Blue River Elementary vs Lakewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue River Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Lakewood Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
| Measure | Blue River Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Lakewood Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 686 | #6 of 205 |
| National rank | #5112 of 50,301 | #2408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 472 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 74.7).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 14.4%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Lakewood Middle is the larger school with 537 students compared with 472.
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 Blue River Elementary better than Lakewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blue River Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 74.7 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 Blue River Elementary and Lakewood Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue River Elementary: 472. Lakewood Middle: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue River Elementary and Lakewood Middle rank in Kansas?
Blue River Elementary is 33rd of 686 and Lakewood Middle is 6th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).