Cresson Elementary vs Lake Center Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresson Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
Lake Center Middle
Santa Fe Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
| Measure | Cresson Elementary Norwalk, California | Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2073 of 5,693 | #576 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #27203 of 50,301 | #9969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Norwalk | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cresson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 39.3).
- •Cresson Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Cresson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Lake Center Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 82.3%).
- •Cresson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.7).
- •Lake Center Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 243.
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 Cresson Elementary better than Lake Center Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cresson Elementary ranks higher (46.9 vs 39.3 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 Cresson Elementary and Lake Center Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresson Elementary: 243. Lake Center Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresson Elementary and Lake Center Middle rank in California?
Cresson Elementary is 2073rd of 5,693 and Lake Center Middle is 576th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).