Lakeside Middle vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 278 m 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
Sierra Vista Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Perris, California | Sierra Vista Elementary Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #995 of 1,334 | #4089 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13941 of 15,369 | #43303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,076 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 26% |
| city | Perris | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 19.0).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.1).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 867.
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 Sierra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 19.0 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 Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 278 m in a straight line, between Perris and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 1,076. Sierra Vista Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 995th of 1,334 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 4089th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).