Lakeside Middle vs Venado Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Venado Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
506 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Irvine, California | Venado Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,334 | #88 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1744 of 15,369 | #1673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 629 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.4 vs 78.8).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Venado Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 23.4%).
- •Venado Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.2).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 506.
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 Venado Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeside Middle and Venado Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 629. Venado Middle: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Venado Middle rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 95th of 1,334 and Venado Middle is 88th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).