Lake Center Middle vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Lakeside Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs, California | Lakeside Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 1,334 | #550 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9969 of 15,369 | #9668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Santa Fe Springs | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 39.3).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 80.1%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.7).
- •Lake Center Middle is the larger school with 708 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 Lake Center Middle better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (40.7 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 Lakeside Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe Springs and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Center Middle: 708. Lakeside Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Center Middle and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Lake Center Middle is 576th of 1,334 and Lakeside Middle is 550th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).