Lakeside Middle

lakeside.iusd.org

629 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lakeside Middle School, located in the Woodbridge village 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 maintaining a strong academic focus while fostering a supportive community environment. Its proximity to the Woodbridge community allows for significant parental involvement and a campus culture that emphasizes both character development and scholastic achievement, consistently ranking well within the state for its academic performance.

The school offers a diverse range of educational experiences, including rigorous core curricula, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the IUSD, Lakeside Middle School provides students with access to modern technology, well-equipped classrooms, and a dedicated faculty committed to student success. For families moving to the Irvine area, Lakeside is frequently sought after due to its reputation for excellence, safety, and its commitment to the holistic development of its students.

629

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	69
Black	12
Asian	289
Two or More	64

Asian
289 (45.9%)
White
195 (31.0%)
Hispanic
69 (11.0%)
Two or More
64 (10.2%)
Black
12 (1.9%)

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)559-1601
Website:	http://lakeside.iusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 308

Grade 8 321