LILA Lower School vs LILA Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LILA Lower School
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades 1–5
607 students
LILA Upper School
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 6–12
579 students
| Measure | LILA Lower School Forest Lake, Minnesota | LILA Upper School Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 923 | #35 of 433 |
| National rank | #8153 of 50,301 | #2714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 607 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 48% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LILA Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 72.4).
- •LILA Lower School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 20.8%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •LILA Lower School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 579.
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 LILA Lower School better than LILA Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), LILA Lower School ranks higher (74.7 vs 72.4 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 LILA Lower School and LILA Upper School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LILA Lower School: 607. LILA Upper School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LILA Lower School and LILA Upper School rank in Minnesota?
LILA Lower School is 286th of 923 and LILA Upper School is 35th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).