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23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-4906
Summary
Arroyo Vista Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
78.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
67.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 78/1,204 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 107/1,204 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 329 |
| Low-Income Students | 66 (20.1%) |
| English Learners | 6 (1.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 3.7 points over the full period. Math fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math -3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.9% to 85.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 90% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.7% to 73.8% 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 24.9-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Arroyo Vista Middle compare within the district?
Arroyo Vista Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arroyo Vista Middle rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Middle ranks No. 78 of 1,204 in reading and No. 107 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Arroyo Vista Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math among 10 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.8% meet the reading standard and 48.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Arroyo Vista Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Arroyo Vista Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista MiddleThis school | 67.7% | 78.6% |
| Carl Hankey Middle | 51.0% | 69.7% |
| Don Juan Avila Middle | 62.5% | 74.8% |
