Lake Early Learning Center vs Spring Garden Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Early Learning Center
St. Joseph · Public other · Grades PK–PK
211 students
Spring Garden Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
| Measure | Lake Early Learning Center St. Joseph, Missouri | Spring Garden Middle ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #348 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #13074 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 211 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | St. Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 100%).
- •Lake Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Spring Garden Middle is the larger school with 404 students compared with 211.
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 Lake Early Learning Center better than Spring Garden Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Early Learning Center and Spring Garden Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between St. Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Early Learning Center: 211. Spring Garden Middle: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Early Learning Center and Spring Garden Middle rank in Missouri?
Lake Early Learning Center is unranked and Spring Garden Middle is 348th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).