Brookhurst Junior High vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhurst Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
724 students
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Brookhurst Junior High Anaheim, California | Lakeside Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 1,334 | #463 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14546 of 15,369 | #8257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 724 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| city | Anaheim | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 15.1).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 90.9%).
- •Brookhurst Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.1).
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 Brookhurst Junior High better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (47.2 vs 15.1 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 Brookhurst Junior High and Lakeside Middle?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookhurst Junior High: 724. Lakeside Middle: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookhurst Junior High and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Brookhurst Junior High is 1125th of 1,334 and Lakeside Middle is 463rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).