Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,304 students
Lakeside Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey, California | Lakeside Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,334 | #550 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10188 of 15,369 | #9668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,304 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| city | Downey | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 38.4).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 79.8%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.1).
- •Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 509.
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 Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.4 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 Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle and Lakeside Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Downey and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle: 1,304. Lakeside Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle is 589th of 1,334 and Lakeside Middle is 550th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).