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Email BoardAliso Viejo Middle
111 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-2847
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
61.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 195/1,734 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 139/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 803 |
| Low-Income Students | 285 (35.5%) |
| English Learners | 58 (7.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 7.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.4% to 69.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.9% to 63.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.3-point math income gap is wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Aliso Viejo Middle compare within the district?
Aliso Viejo Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Aliso Viejo Middle rank in California?
Aliso Viejo Middle ranks No. 195 of 1,734 in reading and No. 139 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Aliso Viejo Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.4% meet the reading standard and 48.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Aliso Viejo Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Aliso Viejo Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 5–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo MiddleThis school | 61.9% | 67.1% |
| Bernice Ayer Middle | 68.5% | 76.5% |
| Shorecliffs Middle | 52.3% | 66.5% |
