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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Lake Center Middle

Little Lake City Elementary · Los Angeles County · 10503 South Pioneer Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-3703

(562) 868-4977 · www.llcsd.net

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7/10
#400
Rank 400 out of 1,315
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #364 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #433 · 67th percentile
Science7/10 · #417 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lake Center Middle sits in Santa Fe Springs, a quiet, working-class city tucked between Whittier and Downey in the southeast LA suburbs — the kind of place where families put down roots and stay. The school performs solidly above average across the board, with particular strength in English, making it a reassuring option for families navigating the middle school years in a district that punches above its weight for its size. It'll appeal especially to parents who want a stable, community-rooted school environment without the chaos of a larger urban campus.

Student Demographics

672 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
611 (91%)
Asian
18 (3%)
White
15 (2%)
African American
11 (2%)
Other
17 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners99 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged542 (81%)
Students with Disabilities110 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

708
Enrollment
36.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #562 · 59th percentile

124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found