Jefferson Middle vs Lakeview El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Port Arthur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Lakeview El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Port Arthur, Texas | Lakeview El Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1568 of 1,684 | #3955 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13118 of 15,369 | #40395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 23.5).
- •Lakeview El does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Lakeview El does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Lakeview El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 92.4%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 535.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Lakeview El?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview El ranks higher (27.0 vs 23.5 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 Jefferson Middle and Lakeview El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 857. Lakeview El: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Lakeview El rank in Texas?
Jefferson Middle is 1568th of 1,684 and Lakeview El is 3955th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).