Summary:
Lakeside Middle is a public middle school located in Perris, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,085 students. The school is part of the Val Verde Unified School District, which is ranked 1084 out of 1560 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lakeside Middle faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with significant economic disadvantages. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of California middle schools, with a ranking between 1,344 and 2,186 out of 2,788 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance is below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Lakeside Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2017-2018 to 27.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools like Mountain View Middle and Hans Christensen Middle. The school also has a very high percentage of students (86.54%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Lakeside Middle's academic performance is particularly low for Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom quarter of California middle schools. This suggests that the school may need to focus on targeted interventions and support for these student populations. Additionally, the significant increase in chronic absenteeism at Lakeside Middle is a concerning trend that likely contributes to the school's overall academic struggles, and addressing the root causes of this issue could be a key focus for improvement. Overall, Lakeside Middle faces a unique set of challenges that may require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased family and community engagement, and a focus on improving the overall school climate and culture.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Val Verde Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
2196th of 2,802 California Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,169
Students who attend Lakeside Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Lakeside Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.5
Number of students: 1,085
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
81.0%
African American:
9.2%
White:
4.1%
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Asian:
2.6%
Two or more races:
2.2%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.5%
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