For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Country Club Dr.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Lakewood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Ladoga Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Gr: K-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Paramount Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8160
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
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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