Baker-Butler Elementary vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker-Butler Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
Lakeside Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
| Measure | Baker-Butler Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia | Lakeside Middle Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #146 of 1,142 | #62 of 340 |
| National rank | #1346 of 50,301 | #506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.8 vs 87.6).
- •Baker-Butler Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30.2%).
- •Baker-Butler Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Baker-Butler Elementary is the larger school with 692 students compared with 574.
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 Baker-Butler Elementary better than Lakeside 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 Baker-Butler Elementary and Lakeside Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker-Butler Elementary: 692. Lakeside Middle: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker-Butler Elementary and Lakeside Middle rank in Virginia?
Baker-Butler Elementary is 146th of 1,142 and Lakeside Middle is 62nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).