Meadow Park Elementary vs South Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 301 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
592 students
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Meadow Park Elementary Irvine, California | South Lake Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #589 of 5,693 | #174 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8463 of 50,301 | #3132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 592 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 71.0).
- •Meadow Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Meadow Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Meadow Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 34.2%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 29.6).
- •South Lake Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 592.
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 Meadow Park Elementary better than South Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Park Elementary ranks higher (74.2 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 Meadow Park Elementary and South Lake Middle?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Park Elementary: 592. South Lake Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Park Elementary and South Lake Middle rank in California?
Meadow Park Elementary is 589th of 5,693 and South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).