South Lake Middle
Irvine, CA · Irvine Unified · Grades 7-8
167th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 87%▼ Declining
South Lake Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Lake Middle 167th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 87th in 2025 — declining.
South Lake Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 615 students tested
South Lake Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 668 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.1% | 33.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 42.3% | 32.9% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 17.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 11.5% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near South Lake Middle
Typical home value $1.23M in zip 92614 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Lake Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Rancho San Joaquin MiddleIrvine Unified · 0.4 mi away67th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 75% - 10Lakeside MiddleIrvine Unified · 1.4 mi away59th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 76% - 10Venado MiddleIrvine Unified · 2 mi away106th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 69% - 10Jeffrey Trail MiddleIrvine Unified · 3.1 mi away77th of 1,294
ELA 76% · Math 75% - 10Sierra Vista MiddleIrvine Unified · 4.1 mi away34th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 5C. E. Utt MiddleTustin Unified · 4.5 mi away680th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 6Douglas MacArthur Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana Unified · 4.6 mi away518th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 2Raymond A. Villa Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana Unified · 5.6 mi away1,071st of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Lake Middle in?
South Lake Middle is part of the Irvine Unified district in Irvine, California.
Is South Lake Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Lake Middle 167th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Lake Middle?
Asian 34%, White 33%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 12% (668 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Lake Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92614 is $1.23M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.