Lakeside Middle

www.valverde.edu

1,076 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lakeside Middle School, located at 27720 Walnut St. in Perris, California, is a public middle school serving students within the Val Verde Unified School District. As part of a district committed to educational excellence and student success, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. By fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, Lakeside Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a combination of rigorous coursework, extracurricular opportunities, and social-emotional development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Val Verde Unified School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and community involvement. Families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendars, and administrative contact information by visiting the official district website at http://www.valverde.edu. Whether through its focus on core subjects or its efforts to integrate modern educational tools, Lakeside Middle serves as a foundational pillar for students in the Perris area as they navigate their formative middle school years.

1,076

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	886
Black	94
Asian	18
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
886 (82.3%)
Black
94 (8.7%)
Two or More
42 (3.9%)
White
33 (3.1%)
Asian
18 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Val Verde Unified
Phone:	(951)443-2440
Website:	http://www.valverde.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,076
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	731
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	198

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 523

Grade 8 553