- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irvine, CA
Lakeside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 068450007060
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450007060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lakeside Middle held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 068450007060 · Irvine, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 25.2:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Lakeside Middle held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school 629
Lakeside Middle
629 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle compares
Lakeside Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.9%
White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Asian at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Lakeside Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Irvine
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sierra Vista Middle
Standard public school
1,282 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Jeffrey Trail Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Standard public school
860 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
South Lake Middle
Standard public school
652 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Venado Middle
Standard public school
506 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle
How many students attend Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle?
17.0% of students at Lakeside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle is Asian at 45.9% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Middle rank among middle schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Irvine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Lakeside Middle, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.