Carver Middle vs Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students
Lakeview Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Carver Middle Chester, Virginia | Lakeview Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 340 | #804 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3605 of 15,369 | #14184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 970 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Chester | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 65.9).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Carver Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Carver Middle is the larger school with 970 students compared with 422.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Carver Middle better than Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Middle ranks higher (68.7 vs 65.9 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 Carver Middle and Lakeview Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Middle: 970. Lakeview Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Middle and Lakeview Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carver Middle is 246th of 340 and Lakeview Elementary is 804th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).