Lakewood Middle vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.8 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
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Lakewood Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Sunset Ridge Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 205 | #4 of 686 |
| National rank | #2408 of 15,369 | #1254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 74.7).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 8.8%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Lakewood Middle is the larger school with 537 students compared with 396.
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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.2 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 Lakewood Middle and Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Middle: 537. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Middle and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in Kansas?
Lakewood Middle is 6th of 205 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 4th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).