South Lake Middle vs Turtle Rock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
Turtle Rock Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
881 students
| Measure | South Lake Middle Irvine, California | Turtle Rock Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,334 | #240 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3132 of 15,369 | #4569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 652 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 31.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 88% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turtle Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 71.0).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 65%).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 34.2%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 31.5).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary is the larger school with 881 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 South Lake Middle better than Turtle Rock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Turtle Rock Elementary ranks higher (80.8 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 South Lake Middle and Turtle Rock Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lake Middle: 652. Turtle Rock Elementary: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lake Middle and Turtle Rock Elementary rank in California?
South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 and Turtle Rock Elementary is 240th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).