Lakewood Middle School vs Meadowlark Ridge Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 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
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Lakewood Middle School Salina, Kansas | Meadowlark Ridge Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 205 | #278 of 686 |
| National rank | #12475 of 15,369 | #24405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 647 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 40% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 27.1).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem 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 14.9).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 431.
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 Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks higher (51.1 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 Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Middle School: 647. Meadowlark Ridge Elem: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Middle School and Meadowlark Ridge Elem rank in Kansas?
Lakewood Middle School is 151st of 205 and Meadowlark Ridge Elem is 278th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).