Oak Creek Elementary vs South Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Creek Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
963 students
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Oak Creek Elementary Irvine, California | South Lake Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #922 of 5,693 | #174 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12525 of 50,301 | #3132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 963 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 68.3).
- •South Lake Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Oak Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 34.2%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 30.1).
- •Oak Creek Elementary is the larger school with 963 students compared with 652.
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 Oak Creek Elementary better than South Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Middle ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.3 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 Oak Creek Elementary and South Lake Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Creek Elementary: 963. South Lake Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Creek Elementary and South Lake Middle rank in California?
Oak Creek Elementary is 922nd of 5,693 and South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).