- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perris, CA
Lakeside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 069113511243
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113511243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lakeside Middle held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 069113511243 · Perris, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 23.4:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Vista High (2,396 students)
Lakeside Middle held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Vista H
Orange Vista High
2,396 students
- Rancho Verde H
Rancho Verde High
2,101 students
- Citrus Hill Hi
Citrus Hill High
1,630 students
- This school
Lakeside Middle
1,076 students
- Tomas Rivera M
Tomas Rivera Middle
1,014 students
- Triple Crown E
Triple Crown Elementary
971 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle compares
Lakeside Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 3.9%
White 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Lakeside Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Val Verde Unified reports $18,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Triple Crown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Perris
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle
How many students attend Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,085 (2022-23) → 1,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle?
67.0% of students at Lakeside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Middle rank among middle schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Perris, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Val Verde Unified?
Besides Lakeside Middle, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.