Forest Lake Area Middle School vs LILA Kinder Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake Area Middle School
Forest Lake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
916 students
LILA Kinder Center
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
| Measure | Forest Lake Area Middle School Forest Lake, Minnesota | LILA Kinder Center Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #55 of 266 | – |
| National rank | #2230 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 916 | – |
| Enrollment | 916 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •LILA Kinder Center does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Forest Lake Area Middle School is a public school while LILA Kinder Center is a charter 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 Forest Lake Area Middle School better than LILA Kinder Center?
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 Forest Lake Area Middle School and LILA Kinder Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
How do Forest Lake Area Middle School and LILA Kinder Center rank in Minnesota?
Forest Lake Area Middle School is 55th of 266 and LILA Kinder Center is unranked among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).