Lake Center Middle vs Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Lake Center Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 7.1/10. Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle is significantly larger with 1,322 students, about 1.7× the size of Lake Center Middle (765). In math proficiency, Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle leads at 38.0%.
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Lake Center Middle
Santa Fe Springs, CA
7.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
765 students
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Downey, CA
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,322 students
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| Metric | Lake Center Middle | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.9% | 66.6% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #2,021 of 9,557 | #3,087 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 68th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Lake Center Middle | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 56.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Lake Center Middle | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 765 | 1,322 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 27.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.9% | 66.6% |
| District | Little Lake City Elementary | Downey Unified |
| City | Santa Fe Springs | Downey |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs (90670) | Downey (90241) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,830 | $84,375 |
| Median Home Value | $624,000 | $770,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,908 | $1,884 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.4% | 24.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 9.4% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 33 min |