Lawson Elem. vs Northwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawson Elem.
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Northwest Middle
Florissant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Lawson Elem. Florissant, Missouri | Northwest Middle Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,159 | #389 of 392 |
| National rank | #42696 of 50,301 | #15045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 316 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Florissant | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 10.6).
- •Lawson Elem. does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Lawson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Lawson Elem. does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.3).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 770 students compared with 316.
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 Lawson Elem. better than Northwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson Elem. ranks higher (23.4 vs 10.6 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 Lawson Elem. and Northwest Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawson Elem.: 316. Northwest Middle: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawson Elem. and Northwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Lawson Elem. is 1006th of 1,159 and Northwest Middle is 389th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).