Chisago Lakes Middle vs Lakeside El.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisago Lakes Middle
Lindstrom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Lakeside El.
Chisago City · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
804 students
| Measure | Chisago Lakes Middle Lindstrom, Minnesota | Lakeside El. Chisago City, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 266 | #385 of 923 |
| National rank | #1701 of 15,369 | #10263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 742 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Lindstrom | Chisago City |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisago Lakes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.5).
- •Chisago Lakes Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Chisago Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Lakeside El. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 24.9%).
- •Chisago Lakes Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.5).
- •Lakeside El. is the larger school with 804 students compared with 742.
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 Chisago Lakes Middle better than Lakeside El.?
On the Success Index (US), Chisago Lakes Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.5 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 Chisago Lakes Middle and Lakeside El.?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Lindstrom and Chisago City in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisago Lakes Middle: 742. Lakeside El.: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisago Lakes Middle and Lakeside El. rank in Minnesota?
Chisago Lakes Middle is 34th of 266 and Lakeside El. is 385th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).