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South Lake Middle School

655 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92614
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Rating
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (949) 936-6700
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South Lake Middle School serves 439 students in grades 7-8.
South Lake Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

South Lake Middle School's student population of 439 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
439 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Lake Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of South Lake Middle School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of South Lake Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
29%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Lake Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
39%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Irvine Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Lake Middle School's ranking?

South Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are South Lake Middle School often compared to?

South Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend South Lake Middle School?

439 students attend South Lake Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of South Lake Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lake Middle School?

South Lake Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does South Lake Middle School offer ?

South Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is South Lake Middle School part of?

South Lake Middle School is part of Irvine Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - Traditional (No School)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - Traditional (No School)
April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - Traditional (No School)
April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - Traditional (No School)
April 06, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break - Traditional (No School)
April 07, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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