Lawrence West Middle School vs Schwegler Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Lawrence West Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Schwegler Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 205 | #385 of 686 |
| National rank | #8631 of 15,369 | #28873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 648 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.4 vs 44.6).
- •Schwegler Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Schwegler Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 61.5%).
- •Schwegler Elem does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Lawrence West Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 434.
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 Lawrence West Middle School better than Schwegler Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawrence West Middle School and Schwegler Elem?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence West Middle School: 648. Schwegler Elem: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence West Middle School and Schwegler Elem rank in Kansas?
Lawrence West Middle School is 62nd of 205 and Schwegler Elem is 385th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).