South Lake Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
655 West Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92614 · (949) 936-6700 · Part of Irvine Unified School District
Irvine’s School Grade A better than 92% of California school districts
Students
652
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
34%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about South Lake Middle
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 48.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Irvine kids: 5 high schools
On the path
Where Irvine kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–629 schoolsDepends on your address
7–8South Lake MiddleYou are here
9–125 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗655 West Yale Loop, Irvine
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7314
Grade 8338
Enrollment over time
439’20
625’21
601’22
668’23
652’24
Up 48.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Asian 37%White 31%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 11%Black 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about South Lake Middle from Irvine families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.