Lake Middle School vs Valley Crossing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Middle School
Woodbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,165 students
Valley Crossing Elementary
Woodbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
| Measure | Lake Middle School Woodbury, Minnesota | Valley Crossing Elementary Woodbury, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 266 | #78 of 923 |
| National rank | #1413 of 15,369 | #3020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,165 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| city | Woodbury | Woodbury |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 80.5).
- •Valley Crossing Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Valley Crossing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 12.5%).
- •Valley Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.8).
- •Lake Middle School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 734.
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 Middle School better than Valley Crossing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Crossing Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 80.5 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 Middle School and Valley Crossing Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Woodbury and Woodbury in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Middle School: 1,165. Valley Crossing Elementary: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Middle School and Valley Crossing Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Middle School is 24th of 266 and Valley Crossing Elementary is 78th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).