Lakeside High vs Machado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside High
Lake Elsinore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Lakeside High Lake Elsinore, California | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,343 | #5434 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14994 of 16,910 | #49307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,687 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 10.6).
- •Machado Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Lakeside High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Lakeside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 91.3%).
- •Machado Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.4).
- •Lakeside High is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 531.
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 Lakeside High better than Machado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside High ranks higher (21.7 vs 10.6 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 Lakeside High and Machado Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside High: 1,687. Machado Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside High and Machado Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside High is 1072nd of 1,343 and Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).