Best Lakewood Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 513 students in Lakewood, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Lakewood, CA is Hoover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lakewood, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Country Club Dr.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Lakewood, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Ladoga Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Gr: K-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8160
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8076
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, CA include Hoover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakewood?
1 public middle schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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