Lakeview Middle vs Southern Boone Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Southern Boone Middle
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
648 students
| Measure | Lakeview Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Southern Boone Middle Ashland, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 392 | #135 of 392 |
| National rank | #3388 of 15,369 | #5824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 653 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Kansas City | Ashland |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 58.4).
- •Lakeview Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Lakeview Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Southern Boone Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 20.4%).
- •Lakeview Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Lakeview Middle is the larger school with 653 students compared with 648.
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 Lakeview Middle better than Southern Boone Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Middle ranks higher (69.8 vs 58.4 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 Lakeview Middle and Southern Boone Middle?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Ashland in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Middle: 653. Southern Boone Middle: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Middle and Southern Boone Middle rank in Missouri?
Lakeview Middle is 56th of 392 and Southern Boone Middle is 135th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).