Lester Park Elementary vs Ordean East Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester Park Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Ordean East Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,037 students
| Measure | Lester Park Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Ordean East Middle School Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 923 | #56 of 266 |
| National rank | #1067 of 50,301 | #2253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 1,037 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 1,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 75.6).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.5).
- •Ordean East Middle School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 510.
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 Lester Park Elementary better than Ordean East Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Park Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 75.6 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 Lester Park Elementary and Ordean East Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester Park Elementary: 510. Ordean East Middle School: 1,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester Park Elementary and Ordean East Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Lester Park Elementary is 15th of 923 and Ordean East Middle School is 56th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).