Lake Marion Elementary vs McGuire Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Marion Elementary
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
727 students
McGuire Middle
Lakeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Lake Marion Elementary Lakeville, Minnesota | McGuire Middle Lakeville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 923 | #29 of 266 |
| National rank | #3282 of 50,301 | #1648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 727 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| city | Lakeville | Lakeville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Marion Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 79.0).
- •Lake Marion Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Lake Marion Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •McGuire Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 22%).
- •Lake Marion Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.5).
- •McGuire Middle is the larger school with 844 students compared with 727.
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 Marion Elementary better than McGuire Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Marion Elementary ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.0 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 Marion Elementary and McGuire Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lakeville and Lakeville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Marion Elementary: 727. McGuire Middle: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Marion Elementary and McGuire Middle rank in Minnesota?
Lake Marion Elementary is 87th of 923 and McGuire Middle is 29th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).