Eastgate 6th Grade Center vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastgate 6th Grade Center
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
629 students
Lakewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
| Measure | Eastgate 6th Grade Center Kansas City, Missouri | Lakewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 392 | #762 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8093 of 15,369 | #29822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 629 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastgate 6th Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 43.2).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Eastgate 6th Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 63.4%).
- •Eastgate 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Eastgate 6th Grade Center is the larger school with 629 students compared with 185.
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 Eastgate 6th Grade Center better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eastgate 6th Grade Center ranks higher (47.9 vs 43.2 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 Eastgate 6th Grade Center and Lakewood Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastgate 6th Grade Center: 629. Lakewood Elementary: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastgate 6th Grade Center and Lakewood Elementary rank in Missouri?
Eastgate 6th Grade Center is 209th of 392 and Lakewood Elementary is 762nd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).