Lakewood Middle School vs Lawrence West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Lakewood Middle School Salina, Kansas | Lawrence West Middle School Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 205 | #62 of 205 |
| National rank | #12475 of 15,369 | #8631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 647 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 33% |
| city | Salina | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 27.1).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 66.2%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Lawrence West Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 647.
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 School better than Lawrence West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence West Middle School ranks higher (45.4 vs 27.1 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 School and Lawrence West Middle School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Salina and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Middle School: 647. Lawrence West Middle School: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Middle School and Lawrence West Middle School rank in Kansas?
Lakewood Middle School is 151st of 205 and Lawrence West Middle School is 62nd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).