Clearwater Elementary vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearwater Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–6
651 students
Lakeside Middle
Perris · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,076 students
| Measure | Clearwater Elementary Perris, California | Lakeside Middle Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3826 of 5,693 | #995 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41875 of 50,301 | #13941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 651 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| city | Perris | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearwater Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 19.0).
- •Clearwater Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Clearwater Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Clearwater Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 86.3%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.0).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 651.
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 Clearwater Elementary better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clearwater Elementary ranks higher (24.7 vs 19.0 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 Clearwater Elementary and Lakeside Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Perris and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearwater Elementary: 651. Lakeside Middle: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearwater Elementary and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Clearwater Elementary is 3826th of 5,693 and Lakeside Middle is 995th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).