Blue Valley Middle vs Lakewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Lakewood Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
| Measure | Blue Valley Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Lakewood Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 205 | #6 of 205 |
| National rank | #4255 of 15,369 | #2408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 65.6).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 15.5%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Blue Valley Middle is the larger school with 593 students compared with 537.
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 Valley Middle better than Lakewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Middle ranks higher (74.7 vs 65.6 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 Valley Middle 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 Valley Middle: 593. Lakewood Middle: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley Middle and Lakewood Middle rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley Middle is 20th of 205 and Lakewood Middle is 6th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).