Lakeside Middle vs Lemon Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Lemon Crest Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Lakeside, California | Lemon Crest Elementary Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,334 | #3447 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8257 of 15,369 | #39407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 724 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| city | Lakeside | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 28.7).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 59%).
- •Lemon Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.1).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 724 students compared with 437.
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 Middle better than Lemon Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (47.2 vs 28.7 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 Middle and Lemon Crest Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 724. Lemon Crest Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Lemon Crest Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 463rd of 1,334 and Lemon Crest Elementary is 3447th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).