Forest Lake Area Middle School vs LILA Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 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 Lower School
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades 1–5
607 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Area Middle School Forest Lake, Minnesota | LILA Lower School Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 266 | #286 of 923 |
| National rank | #2230 of 15,369 | #8153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 916 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 74.7).
- •Forest Lake Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •LILA Lower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 26.1%).
- •LILA Lower School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.5).
- •Forest Lake Area Middle School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 607.
- •Forest Lake Area Middle School is a public school while LILA Lower School 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 Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake Area Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.7 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 Forest Lake Area Middle School and LILA Lower School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Area Middle School: 916. LILA Lower School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Area Middle School and LILA Lower School rank in Minnesota?
Forest Lake Area Middle School is 55th of 266 and LILA Lower School is 286th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).