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#4228 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
South Lake Middle
Middle School · Irvine Unified · Irvine, CA
An Irvine Unified middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
655 West Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92614
- Math 59% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Lake Middle score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Lake Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,276
Median home value
$983,100
Median rent
$2,773/mo
College educated
67.2%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Joaquin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 0.4 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Mardan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Lakeside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 652 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Irvine Unified
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #30 of 43
- District spending per student
- $14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Lake Middle is listed in Irvine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lake Middle
South Lake Middle is a public middle school in Irvine, CA, part of Irvine Unified, serving approximately 668 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,228 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lake Middle
What grades does South Lake Middle serve?
South Lake Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend South Lake Middle?
South Lake Middle has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lake Middle rank in CA?
South Lake Middle ranks #4,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Lake Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Lake Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lake Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Lake Middle a charter school?
No, South Lake Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lake Middle a Title I school?
No, South Lake Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lake Middle?
34.7% of students at South Lake Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (949) 936-6700
- Area population (ZIP 92614)
- 29,617
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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