Lake Center Middle vs Lakeland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Center Middle
Santa Fe Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Lakeland Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs, California | Lakeland Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 1,334 | #2278 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9969 of 15,369 | #29531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 708 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Santa Fe Springs | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 39.3).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Lake Center Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.0).
- •Lake Center Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 315.
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 Lake Center Middle better than Lakeland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary ranks higher (43.6 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 Lake Center Middle and Lakeland Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe Springs and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Center Middle: 708. Lakeland Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Center Middle and Lakeland Elementary rank in California?
Lake Center Middle is 576th of 1,334 and Lakeland Elementary is 2278th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).