Lake Center Middle vs Richard L. Graves Middle
Lake Center Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 6.4/10. Lake Center Middle is significantly larger with 765 students, about 1.7× the size of Richard L. Graves Middle (455). In math proficiency, Lake Center Middle leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Lake Center Middle
Santa Fe Springs, CA
7.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
765 students
Richard L. Graves Middle
Whittier, CA
6.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
455 students
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| Metric | Lake Center Middle | Richard L. Graves Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.9% | 93% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #2,021 of 9,557 | #4,895 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Lake Center Middle | Richard L. Graves Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Lake Center Middle | Richard L. Graves Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 765 | 455 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.9% | 93.0% |
| District | Little Lake City Elementary | South Whittier Elementary |
| City | Santa Fe Springs | Whittier |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs (90670) | Whittier (90605) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,830 | $100,825 |
| Median Home Value | $624,000 | $662,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,908 | $1,861 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.4% | 22.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 33 min |