Lake Grove Elementary School vs Lakota Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Grove Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Lakota Middle School
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Lake Grove Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Lakota Middle School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,154 | #268 of 363 |
| National rank | #34691 of 50,301 | #9726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakota Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 35.9).
- •Lake Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Lakota Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Lakota Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 77.9%).
- •Lake Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.2).
- •Lakota Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 390.
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 Lake Grove Elementary School better than Lakota Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakota Middle School ranks higher (40.4 vs 35.9 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 Lake Grove Elementary School and Lakota Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Grove Elementary School: 390. Lakota Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Grove Elementary School and Lakota Middle School rank in Washington?
Lake Grove Elementary School is 964th of 1,154 and Lakota Middle School is 268th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).