A+
Excellent
96/100

South Lake Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 655 West Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92614
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 71% · Math 65% proficient · 88th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
668
Students
enrolled
23.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%88/100reading 88th percentile, math 89th percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+28 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading +1 pts, math +6 pts70th percentile (list)
Black55%25%reading +24 pts, math +5 pts79th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%42%reading +13 pts, math +14 pts79th percentile (list)
Asian87%87%reading +13 pts, math +17 pts89th percentile (list)
Multiracial87%72%reading +19 pts, math +13 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +14 pts, math +14 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 655 West Yale Loop
City Irvine
ZIP Code 92614
District 0684500
NCES School ID 068450003493
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92614

Understanding the community around South Lake Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $109,475
Per Capita Income $55,645
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.0%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $912,300
Median Rent $2,625
Owner-Occupied 37.9%
Renter-Occupied 62.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Lake Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 32.9%
Asian 33.8%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Two or More Races 11.5%
Black 4.0%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 668
Teachers (FTE) 28.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Lake Middle?
South Lake Middle has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Lake Middle?
South Lake Middle has 668 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.6:1.
What grades does South Lake Middle serve?
South Lake Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Lake Middle receive per student?
South Lake Middle receives $16,218 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Lake Middle in 92614 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,216,658
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,243
1-Year Change
-1.4%
% Renters
62.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026