Graden Elem. vs Lakeview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graden Elem.
Parkville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
Lakeview Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
| Measure | Graden Elem. Parkville, Missouri | Lakeview Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,159 | #56 of 392 |
| National rank | #10313 of 50,301 | #3388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Parkville | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graden Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 69.8).
- •Graden Elem. does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Graden Elem. does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Lakeview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 24.8%).
- •Lakeview Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Lakeview Middle is the larger school with 653 students compared with 415.
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 Graden Elem. better than Lakeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Graden Elem. ranks higher (71.4 vs 69.8 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 Graden Elem. and Lakeview Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Parkville and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graden Elem.: 415. Lakeview Middle: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graden Elem. and Lakeview Middle rank in Missouri?
Graden Elem. is 211th of 1,159 and Lakeview Middle is 56th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).