Indian Lakes Elementary vs Larkspur 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.
Indian Lakes Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Larkspur Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,488 students
| Measure | Indian Lakes Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Larkspur Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,142 | #250 of 340 |
| National rank | #1785 of 50,301 | #3713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 1,488 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 1,488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 80% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 68.3).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 76.3%).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.1).
- •Larkspur Middle is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 516.
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 Indian Lakes Elementary better than Larkspur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Lakes Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 68.3 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 Indian Lakes Elementary and Larkspur Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Lakes Elementary: 516. Larkspur Middle: 1,488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Lakes Elementary and Larkspur Middle rank in Virginia?
Indian Lakes Elementary is 185th of 1,142 and Larkspur Middle is 250th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).