Lakeside Middle

Summary:

Lakeside Middle is a public middle school located in Norwalk, CA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 514 students. It is part of the Little Lake City Elementary School District, which is ranked 427 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside Middle consistently outperforms the state and its local district in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. The school ranks in the top 205 out of 2,383 California middle schools for Hispanic students, top 308 out of 1,477 for English Language Learners, and top 186 out of 1,550 for Special Education students, all with 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger. While Lakeside Middle has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, it still performs better than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.09% to 76.87% over the past few years.

Lakeside Middle outperforms the nearby Lake Center Middle school, which is also part of the Little Lake City Elementary District, in both academic achievement and student group performance. The school has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1,126 out of 2,477 California middle schools in 2014-2015 to 622 out of 2,777 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11000 East Kenney St.
       Norwalk, CA  90650-7625


(562) 868-9442

District: Little Lake City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
622nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,856 Help


Students who attend Lakeside Middle usually attend:

High:    Santa Fe High

Feeder schools for Lakeside Middle:

Elementary:    Paddison Elementary
    Studebaker Elementary
    William W. Orr Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.8%
Asian:
5.5%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeside Middle ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.8%), Asian (5.5%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 18.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Middle is $11,856.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Middle 622nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Lakeside Middle in the ranking list.)

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Little Lake City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Lake City Elementary 427th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeside Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.66 1118th 1769 36.8%
2005 30.14 1231st 1777 30.7%
2006 26.53 1331st 1804 26.2%
2007 36.08 1222nd 1999 38.9%
2008 42.54 1102nd 2005 45.0%
2009 51.47 934th 2063 54.7%
2010 46.24 1129th 2179 48.2%
2011 51.92 1036th 2236 53.7%
2012 69.81 577th 2259 74.5%
2013 61.70 841st 2379 64.6%
2015 49.02 1126th 2477 54.5%
2016 61.50 827th 2497 66.9%
2017 55.26 976th 2508 61.1%
2018 60.44 838th 2480 66.2%
2019 62.62 850th 2715 68.7%
2022 62.14 850th 2740 69.0%
2023 63.99 793rd 2802 71.7%
2024 73.38 622nd 2777 77.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.00 362nd 678 46.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.71 193rd 1364 85.9%
2019 77.77 146th 1442 89.9%
2024 56.85 308th 1477 79.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.60 566th 1538 63.2%
2024 79.01 186th 1550 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 449th 2230 79.9%
2019 72.05 452nd 2369 80.9%
2022 70.81 500th 2458 79.7%
2023 76.68 389th 2549 84.7%
2024 83.60 283rd 2575 89.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.24 21st 336 93.8%
2023 58.11 102nd 321 68.2%
2024 95.08 11th 394 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.54 802nd 2262 64.5%
2019 60.72 818th 2380 65.6%
2022 61.96 778th 2509 69.0%
2023 67.87 673rd 2547 73.6%
2024 70.79 614th 2546 75.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.06 493rd 1369 64.0%
2019 64.49 346th 1491 76.8%
2022 32.88 963rd 1531 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.86 808th 2273 64.5%
2019 62.41 754th 2407 68.7%
2022 61.13 788th 2527 68.8%
2023 57.11 889th 2558 65.2%
2024 73.16 557th 2547 78.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.94 327th 2072 84.2%
2019 78.25 339th 2213 84.7%
2022 76.96 354th 2359 85.0%
2023 78.28 341st 2391 85.7%
2024 85.65 205th 2383 91.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 178 4 27 191 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 183 9 17 172 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 175 11 19 200 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 152 8 24 220 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 131 13 30 220 2 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 129 12 44 228 3 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 109 12 50 252 5 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 97 13 41 314 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 97 13 41 314 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 110 13 36 315 4 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 104 8 32 344 4 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 125 19 45 546 9 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 112 32 48 565 4 n/a n/a 0 761
2001 69 84 333 304 13 n/a n/a 1 804
2002 98 48 63 644 2 n/a n/a 0 855
2003 98 48 63 644 2 n/a n/a 0 855
2004 103 43 60 681 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2005 79 30 50 667 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2006 64 33 33 692 2 n/a n/a 1 825
2007 61 20 36 688 4 n/a n/a 4 813
2008 50 25 33 674 5 n/a n/a 0 787
2009 61 23 37 662 3 3 10 0 799
2010 53 31 33 670 2 2 2 0 793
2011 47 25 37 637 1 1 28 0 776
2012 35 26 38 617 1 2 6 0 725
2013 34 23 34 589 0 2 4 0 686
2014 31 20 32 608 1 2 2 0 696
2015 30 20 27 575 1 0 2 0 655
2016 28 15 24 583 0 1 3 0 654
2017 25 16 22 532 1 2 5 0 603
2018 21 13 15 548 5 3 9 0 614
2019 19 10 14 546 4 1 7 0 601
2020 16 6 9 559 3 0 12 0 605
2021 16 10 13 503 1 0 6 0 549
2022 20 8 25 476 0 0 7 0 536
2023 24 7 25 449 1 0 8 0 514
2024 22 6 28 441 1 1 9 0 508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 17.8 22.4 n/a
1989 381 17.0 22.4 n/a
1990 405 21.6 18.7 n/a
1991 404 18.5 21.8 n/a
1992 396 18.8 21.0 27.5
1993 416 17.4 23.9 49.3
1994 428 20.4 21.0 43
1995 469 21.4 21.9 32.6
1996 469 21.4 21.9 32.6
1997 478 21.6 22.1 29.3
1998 492 21.6 22.8 56.7
1999 744 31.6 23.5 58.2
2000 761 32.0 23.8 65.6
2001 804 35.0 23.0 56.3
2002 855 35.9 23.8 57.3
2003 855 35.9 23.8 57.3
2004 887 36.0 24.6 61
2005 826 34.9 23.7 72.9
2006 825 35.0 23.6 54.6
2007 813 35.0 23.2 64.5
2008 787 40.0 19.7 67.1
2009 799 34.6 20.5 63.5
2010 793 32.2 24.6 67.8
2011 776 n/a n/a 65.1
2012 725 33.2 21.8 67.3
2013 686 29.8 23.0 71.9
2014 696 29.8 23.3 69.8
2015 655 30.0 21.8 68.9
2016 654 30.0 21.8 74.6
2017 603 28.7 21.0 69.3
2018 614 29.3 20.9 72.6
2019 601 29.2 20.5 66.1
2020 605 n/a n/a 69.3
2021 549 28.8 19.0 76.9
2022 536 27.9 19.1 57.1
2023 514 26.4 19.4 74.3
2024 508 26.9 18.8 82.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 17.8 22.4 n/a
1989 381 17.0 22.4 n/a
1990 405 21.6 18.7 n/a
1991 404 18.5 21.8 n/a
1992 396 18.8 21.0 27.5
1993 416 17.4 23.9 49.3
1994 428 20.4 21.0 43
1995 469 21.4 21.9 32.6
1996 469 21.4 21.9 32.6
1997 478 21.6 22.1 29.3
1998 492 21.6 22.8 56.7
1999 744 31.6 23.5 58.2
2000 761 32.0 23.8 65.6
2001 804 35.0 23.0 56.3
2002 855 35.9 23.8 57.3
2003 855 35.9 23.8 57.3
2004 887 36.0 24.6 61
2005 826 34.9 23.7 72.9
2006 825 35.0 23.6 54.6
2007 813 35.0 23.2 64.5
2008 787 40.0 19.7 67.1
2009 799 34.6 20.5 63.5
2010 793 32.2 24.6 67.8
2011 776 n/a n/a 65.1
2012 725 33.2 21.8 67.3
2013 686 29.8 23.0 71.9
2014 696 29.8 23.3 69.8
2015 655 30.0 21.8 68.9
2016 654 30.0 21.8 74.6
2017 603 28.7 21.0 69.3
2018 614 29.3 20.9 72.6
2019 601 29.2 20.5 66.1
2020 605 n/a n/a 69.3
2021 549 28.8 19.0 76.9
2022 536 27.9 19.1 57.1
2023 514 26.4 19.4 74.3
2024 508 26.9 18.8 82.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,856

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 850th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 793rd of 2802 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lakeside Middle)49.261.9
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Little Lake City Elementary)48.256.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)37.936.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Little Lake City Elementary)36.332.2
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lakeside Middle)58.660.6
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Little Lake City Elementary)58.961.1
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)36.724.9
 11.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Little Lake City Elementary)37.630.5
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lakeside Middle)64.556.4
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Little Lake City Elementary)6260.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)39.531.6
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Little Lake City Elementary)38.232.6
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Lakeside Middle)40.929.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (Little Lake City Elementary)4032
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students601514
 14.5%
African American107
 30%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1425
 78.6%
Hispanic546449
 17.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1924
 26.3%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%74.3%
 8.3%


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Lakeside Middle ranks 622nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 508 students attended Lakeside Middle.

Students who attend Lakeside Middle usually go on to attend Santa Fe High

Students at Lakeside Middle are 87% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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