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3 Lemongrass, Irvine, CA 92604-3608
Summary
Lakeside Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
75.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 45/1,204 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 51/1,204 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 629 |
| Low-Income Students | 148 (23.5%) |
| English Learners | 61 (9.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 79.1% to 83.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 85.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.6% to 79.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
42.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Lakeside Middle compare within the district?
Lakeside Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Irvine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Lakeside Middle ranks No. 45 of 1,204 in reading and No. 51 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lakeside Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 71.0% meet the reading standard and 63.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lakeside Middle compare with other schools in Irvine?
Lakeside Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does Lakeside Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Lakeside Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside MiddleThis school | 75.6% | 81.4% |
| Jeffrey Trail Middle | 78.4% | 81.1% |
| Rancho San Joaquin Middle | 77.5% | 77.0% |
