South Lake Middle School in Irvine, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Lake Middle School is an urban public school in Irvine, California that is part of Irvine Unified School District. It serves 674 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.1:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

674 Students

32 Teachers

655 W Yale Loop

Irvine, CA 92614 View local requests

http://southlake.iusd.org

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South Lake Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gonzo

Mrs. Sanford

Mrs. Smith

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South Lake Middle School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Lake Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 20, 2026

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