El Capitan High vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan High
Lakeside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Lakeside, California | Lakeside Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,343 | #463 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10361 of 16,910 | #8257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,810 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Lakeside | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 42.4).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 52.2%).
- •El Capitan High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.1).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 724.
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 El Capitan High better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (47.2 vs 42.4 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 El Capitan High and Lakeside Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan High: 1,810. Lakeside Middle: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
El Capitan High is 523rd of 1,343 and Lakeside Middle is 463rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).