At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
1,076
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+21.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Lakeside Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Perris, California. The school enrolls 1,076 students. It is part of the Val Verde Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictVal Verde Unified
County6065
CityPerris
ZIP92571
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID069113511243
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,076
White4.1%
Hispanic / Latino81.0%
Black / African American9.2%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.1%
Hispanic
81.0%
Black
9.2%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.