Lakeside Middle vs Plaza Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
Plaza Vista
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
835 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Irvine, California | Plaza Vista Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,334 | #475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1744 of 15,369 | #7082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 629 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 76.4).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Plaza Vista does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 23.4%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.1).
- •Plaza Vista is the larger school with 835 students compared with 629.
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 Lakeside Middle better than Plaza Vista?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 76.4 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 Lakeside Middle and Plaza Vista?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 629. Plaza Vista: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Plaza Vista rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 95th of 1,334 and Plaza Vista is 475th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).