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655 West Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92614-7939
Summary
South Lake Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
60.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 149/1,204 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 166/1,204 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 652 |
| Low-Income Students | 223 (34.2%) |
| English Learners | 97 (14.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.1% to 74.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.2% to 61.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 South Lake Middle compare within the district?
South Lake Middle is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Irvine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does South Lake Middle rank in California?
South Lake Middle ranks No. 149 of 1,204 in reading and No. 166 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 South Lake Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.9% meet the reading standard and 46.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does South Lake Middle compare with other schools in Irvine?
South Lake Middle is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does South Lake Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
South Lake Middle is No. 10 in reading and No. 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake MiddleThis school | 60.2% | 72.2% |
| Jeffrey Trail Middle | 78.4% | 81.1% |
| Lakeside Middle | 75.6% | 81.4% |
