Lake Center Middle vs Santa Fe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 527 m 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
Santa Fe High
Santa Fe Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
| Measure | Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs, California | Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 1,334 | #598 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9969 of 15,369 | #11127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 708 | 1,865 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 1,865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Santa Fe Springs | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.3 vs 39.3).
- •Santa Fe High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Santa Fe High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Santa Fe High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Lake Center Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.2).
- •Santa Fe High is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 708.
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 Santa Fe High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Center Middle and Santa Fe High?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Santa Fe Springs and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Center Middle: 708. Santa Fe High: 1,865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Center Middle and Santa Fe High rank in California?
Lake Center Middle is 576th of 1,334 and Santa Fe High is 598th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).