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1271 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA 92673
Summary
Bernice Ayer Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
68.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 83/1,734 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 79/1,735 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 919 |
| Low-Income Students | 362 (39.4%) |
| English Learners | 82 (8.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.7% to 80.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 84.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.8% to 71.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-point math income gap is wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Bernice Ayer Middle compare within the district?
Bernice Ayer Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bernice Ayer Middle rank in California?
Bernice Ayer Middle ranks No. 83 of 1,734 in reading and No. 79 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 Bernice Ayer Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.2% meet the reading standard and 48.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bernice Ayer Middle compare with other schools in San Clemente?
Bernice Ayer Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in San Clemente with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San ClementeHow does Bernice Ayer Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Bernice Ayer Middle is No. 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bernice Ayer MiddleThis school | 68.5% | 76.5% |
| Shorecliffs Middle | 52.3% | 66.5% |
| Aliso Viejo Middle | 61.9% | 67.1% |
