South Lake Middle School
Tel:
(949)936-6700
- South Lake Middle School serves 747 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
South Lake Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Lake Middle School's student population of 747 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 747 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Lake Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #878 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 48% |
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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% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irvine Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 863 students
0.4 miles
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949)936-6500 0.4 7-8 863 - Irvine Meadow Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 679 students
0.5 miles
50 Blue Lake S.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949)936-5900 0.5 K-6 679 - Irvine Springbrook Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 628 students
0.7 miles
655 Springbrook N.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949)936-6050 0.7 K-6 628 - Irvine University Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 581 students
0.7 miles
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949)936-6300 0.7 K-6 581 - Irvine Woodbridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2465 students
0.7 miles
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)786-1104 0.7 9-12 2465
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