Century Middle School vs Lake Marion Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Middle School
Lakeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
Lake Marion Elementary
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
727 students
| Measure | Century Middle School Lakeville, Minnesota | Lake Marion Elementary Lakeville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 266 | #87 of 923 |
| National rank | #978 of 15,369 | #3282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 950 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Lakeville | Lakeville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.3 vs 83.2).
- •Lake Marion Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Century Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 22%).
- •Lake Marion Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.0).
- •Century Middle School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 727.
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 Century Middle School better than Lake Marion Elementary?
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 Century Middle School and Lake Marion Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lakeville and Lakeville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Middle School: 950. Lake Marion Elementary: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Middle School and Lake Marion Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Century Middle School is 11th of 266 and Lake Marion Elementary is 87th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).