East Lake Elementary School vs Scott Highlands Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lake Elementary School
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Scott Highlands Middle
Apple Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,228 students
| Measure | East Lake Elementary School Lakeville, Minnesota | Scott Highlands Middle Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 923 | #119 of 266 |
| National rank | #2604 of 50,301 | #3979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 844 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 55% |
| city | Lakeville | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 67.1).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 29.1%).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.6).
- •Scott Highlands Middle is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 844.
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 East Lake Elementary School better than Scott Highlands Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 67.1 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 East Lake Elementary School and Scott Highlands Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lakeville and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake Elementary School: 844. Scott Highlands Middle: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake Elementary School and Scott Highlands Middle rank in Minnesota?
East Lake Elementary School is 61st of 923 and Scott Highlands Middle is 119th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).