Lakeside Middle vs Santa Fe High
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
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Santa Fe High
Santa Fe Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Norwalk, California | Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,334 | #598 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9668 of 15,369 | #11127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 1,865 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 1,865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 40% |
| city | Norwalk | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 39.3).
- •Santa Fe High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Santa Fe High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Santa Fe High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 79.8%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.2).
- •Santa Fe High is the larger school with 1,865 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 Santa Fe High?
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 Lakeside Middle and Santa Fe High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 509. Santa Fe High: 1,865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Santa Fe High rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 550th of 1,334 and Santa Fe High is 598th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).