Culverdale Elementary vs South Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culverdale Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Culverdale Elementary Irvine, California | South Lake Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1839 of 5,693 | #174 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24443 of 50,301 | #3132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 558 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 51.0).
- •South Lake Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 40.3%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 29.4).
- •South Lake Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 558.
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 Culverdale Elementary better than South Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Middle ranks higher (71.0 vs 51.0 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 Culverdale Elementary and South Lake Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culverdale Elementary: 558. South Lake Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culverdale Elementary and South Lake Middle rank in California?
Culverdale Elementary is 1839th of 5,693 and South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).