Brookland Middle vs Lakeside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookland Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Lakeside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Brookland Middle Richmond, Virginia | Lakeside Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 340 | #865 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6335 of 15,369 | #15382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.0).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 90.3%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Brookland Middle is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 397.
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 Brookland Middle better than Lakeside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.0 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 Brookland Middle and Lakeside Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland Middle: 1,034. Lakeside Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland Middle and Lakeside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Brookland Middle is 321st of 340 and Lakeside Elementary is 865th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).