Lakeside Middle vs Mountain Shadows Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle
Perris · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,076 students
Mountain Shadows Middle
Nuevo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
339 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Perris, California | Mountain Shadows Middle Nuevo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #995 of 1,334 | #1045 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13941 of 15,369 | #14221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,076 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Perris | Nuevo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 17.3).
- •Mountain Shadows Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 339.
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 Mountain Shadows Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.3 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 Mountain Shadows Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Perris and Nuevo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 1,076. Mountain Shadows Middle: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Mountain Shadows Middle rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 995th of 1,334 and Mountain Shadows Middle is 1045th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).