Serving 601 students in grades 7-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakeside Middle School's student population of 601 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lakeside Middle School often compared to?
Lakeside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
601 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lakeside Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
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