Indian Lakes Elementary vs Salem Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Salem Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Indian Lakes Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Salem Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,142 | #101 of 340 |
| National rank | #1785 of 50,301 | #1237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 81.6).
- •Salem Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •Salem Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Salem Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 39.5%).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •Salem Middle is the larger school with 1,072 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 Salem Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Lakes Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 81.6 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 Salem Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Lakes Elementary: 516. Salem Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Lakes Elementary and Salem Middle rank in Virginia?
Indian Lakes Elementary is 185th of 1,142 and Salem Middle is 101st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).