Herbert Hoover Middle vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 469 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
Lakeside Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle Merced, California | Lakeside Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,334 | #95 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13938 of 15,369 | #1744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 629 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 75% |
| city | Merced | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 19.0).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 20%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 41%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 87.3%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 30.0).
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 Herbert Hoover Middle better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (78.4 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 Herbert Hoover Middle and Lakeside Middle?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Merced and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle: 629. Lakeside Middle: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Middle is 994th of 1,334 and Lakeside Middle is 95th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).