Lake Center Middle

10503 South Pioneer Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

www.llcsd.net

708 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Center Middle School is a public school located in Santa Fe Springs, California, and serves as part of the Little Lake City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The campus culture at Lake Center Middle is centered on community engagement and the active involvement of families and staff. The school utilizes a variety of resources to support diverse learning styles, providing students with access to modern technology and extracurricular opportunities that encourage exploration and personal growth. Through its dedication to maintaining high educational standards and a safe, welcoming atmosphere, Lake Center Middle strives to inspire its students to become responsible, lifelong learners and active contributors to their community.

708

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Center Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	642
Black	12
Asian	26
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
642 (90.7%)
Asian
26 (3.7%)
White
17 (2.4%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Little Lake City Elementary
Phone:	(562)868-4977
Website:	http://www.llcsd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	154

* 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 6 222

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 249