Alderwood Elementary vs South Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
770 students
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Alderwood Elementary Irvine, California | South Lake Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 5,693 | #174 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8490 of 50,301 | #3132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 770 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 30.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 71.0).
- •Alderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Alderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Alderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 34.2%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 30.8).
- •Alderwood Elementary is the larger school with 770 students compared with 652.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alderwood Elementary better than South Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alderwood Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 71.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alderwood Elementary and South Lake Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderwood Elementary: 770. South Lake Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderwood Elementary and South Lake Middle rank in California?
Alderwood Elementary is 594th of 5,693 and South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).