Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion 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.
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Ordean East Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,037 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion Duluth, Minnesota | Ordean East Middle School Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #536 of 923 | #56 of 266 |
| National rank | #14919 of 50,301 | #2253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 1,037 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 1,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ordean East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 64.8).
- •Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 22.4%).
- •Ordean East Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.4).
- •Ordean East Middle School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 329.
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 Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion better than Ordean East Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ordean East Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 64.8 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 Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion and Ordean East Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion: 329. Ordean East Middle School: 1,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion and Ordean East Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is 536th of 923 and Ordean East Middle School is 56th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).