Lakeside Middle vs Rio San Gabriel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
747 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Norwalk, California | Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,334 | #2112 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9668 of 15,369 | #27640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Norwalk | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio San Gabriel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 40.7).
- •Rio San Gabriel Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Rio San Gabriel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.8).
- •Rio San Gabriel Elementary is the larger school with 747 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 Lakeside Middle better than Rio San Gabriel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio San Gabriel Elementary ranks higher (46.4 vs 40.7 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 Rio San Gabriel Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 509. Rio San Gabriel Elementary: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Rio San Gabriel Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 550th of 1,334 and Rio San Gabriel Elementary is 2112th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).