Foothill Ranch Middle vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 603 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Ranch Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
Lakeside Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Foothill Ranch Middle Sacramento, California | Lakeside Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,334 | #550 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13827 of 15,369 | #9668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| city | Sacramento | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 19.7).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 92.9%).
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 Foothill Ranch Middle better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 19.7 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 Foothill Ranch Middle and Lakeside Middle?
About 603 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Ranch Middle: 509. Lakeside Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Ranch Middle and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Foothill Ranch Middle is 978th of 1,334 and Lakeside Middle is 550th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).