Lakewood Middle vs Overland Trail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Lakewood Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Overland Trail Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 205 | #19 of 205 |
| National rank | #2408 of 15,369 | #4149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 66.2).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 21.3%).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Overland Trail Middle is the larger school with 540 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 Lakewood Middle better than Overland Trail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Middle ranks higher (74.7 vs 66.2 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 Lakewood Middle and Overland Trail Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Middle: 537. Overland Trail Middle: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Middle and Overland Trail Middle rank in Kansas?
Lakewood Middle is 6th of 205 and Overland Trail Middle is 19th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).