Laura Macarthur Elementary vs Lincoln Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
Lincoln Park Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Laura Macarthur Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Lincoln Park Middle School Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 923 | #204 of 266 |
| National rank | #25383 of 50,301 | #8511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 46.0).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Lincoln Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Lincoln Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 69.7%).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.4).
- •Lincoln Park Middle School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 277.
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 Laura Macarthur Elementary better than Lincoln Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Laura Macarthur Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.0 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 Laura Macarthur Elementary and Lincoln Park Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura Macarthur Elementary: 277. Lincoln Park Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura Macarthur Elementary and Lincoln Park Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Laura Macarthur Elementary is 703rd of 923 and Lincoln Park Middle School is 204th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).