South Lake Middle School
Tel:
(949) 936-6700
- South Lake Middle School serves 737 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
South Lake Middle School places 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- South Lake Middle School's student population of 737 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 737 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- South Lake Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Lake Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1389 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 35% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 41% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irvine Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Lake Middle School is Woodbridge High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rancho San Joaquin Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Meadow Park Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irvine Rancho San Joaquin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 853 students
0.4 miles
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500 0.4 7-8 853 - Irvine Meadow Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 626 students
0.5 miles
50 Blue Lake S.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900 0.5 K-6 626 - Irvine Springbrook Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 642 students
0.7 miles
655 Springbrook N.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050 0.7 K-6 642 - Irvine University Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 601 students
0.7 miles
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6300 0.7 K-6 601 - Irvine Woodbridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,427 students
0.7 miles
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104 0.7 9-12 2,427
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