DREAM Technical Academy vs Lakeland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DREAM Technical Academy
Willmar · Charter high · Grades 7–12
72 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Willmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
| Measure | DREAM Technical Academy Willmar, Minnesota | Lakeland Elementary School Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 433 | #786 of 923 |
| National rank | #16036 of 16,910 | #32251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 72 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 40% |
| city | Willmar | Willmar |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 15.1).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 5%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 24.5%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 80.6%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 24.0).
- •Lakeland Elementary School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 72.
- •DREAM Technical Academy is a charter school while Lakeland Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 DREAM Technical Academy better than Lakeland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 15.1 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 DREAM Technical Academy and Lakeland Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Willmar and Willmar in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DREAM Technical Academy: 72. Lakeland Elementary School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DREAM Technical Academy and Lakeland Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
DREAM Technical Academy is 423rd of 433 and Lakeland Elementary School is 786th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).