Deerfield Elementary vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Lakeside Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary Irvine, California | Lakeside Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 5,693 | #95 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6577 of 50,301 | #1744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 615 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.8 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 77.2).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 23.4%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 30.8).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 615.
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 Deerfield Elementary better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 77.2 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 Deerfield Elementary and Lakeside Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 615. Lakeside Middle: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Deerfield Elementary is 428th of 5,693 and Lakeside Middle is 95th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).