Lake Elmo Elementary vs Skyview Community Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elmo Elementary
Lake Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Skyview Community Middle
Oakdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,029 students
| Measure | Lake Elmo Elementary Lake Elmo, Minnesota | Skyview Community Middle Oakdale, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 923 | #182 of 266 |
| National rank | #13777 of 50,301 | #6325 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 697 | 1,029 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 1,029 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| city | Lake Elmo | Oakdale |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elmo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 56.1).
- •Skyview Community Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Skyview Community Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Lake Elmo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 62.4%).
- •Lake Elmo Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Skyview Community Middle is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 697.
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 Lake Elmo Elementary better than Skyview Community Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elmo Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 56.1 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 Lake Elmo Elementary and Skyview Community Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Elmo and Oakdale in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elmo Elementary: 697. Skyview Community Middle: 1,029. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elmo Elementary and Skyview Community Middle rank in Minnesota?
Lake Elmo Elementary is 503rd of 923 and Skyview Community Middle is 182nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).