South Lake Middle

southlake.iusd.org

652 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

South Lake Middle School, located in the heart of Irvine, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. It provides a robust curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with a variety of elective offerings, including visual and performing arts, technology, and world languages, all aimed at preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, South Lake Middle School fosters a supportive and inclusive campus culture designed to address the social-emotional needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes character development and community involvement, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that build leadership and teamwork skills. By maintaining strong partnerships between dedicated educators, engaged parents, and the surrounding Irvine community, South Lake continues to uphold the district’s reputation for providing a high-quality educational experience in a safe and innovative environment.

652

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lake Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	108
Black	25
Asian	239
Two or More	72
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
239 (36.7%)
White
205 (31.4%)
Hispanic
108 (16.6%)
Two or More
72 (11.0%)
Black
25 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-6700
Website:	http://southlake.iusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 314

Grade 8 338