Cardinal Valley Elementary School vs Leestown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
Leestown Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,084 students
| Measure | Cardinal Valley Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Leestown Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 707 | #65 of 217 |
| National rank | #33956 of 50,301 | #4968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 643 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leestown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 37.0).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 26%).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 65.5%).
- •Cardinal Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Leestown Middle School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 643.
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 Cardinal Valley Elementary School better than Leestown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Leestown Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 37.0 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 Cardinal Valley Elementary School and Leestown Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School: 643. Leestown Middle School: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Valley Elementary School and Leestown Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School is 587th of 707 and Leestown Middle School is 65th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).