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25151 Pradera Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-5310
Summary
La Paz Intermediate is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
65.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 119/1,204 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 123/1,204 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 713 |
| Low-Income Students | 283 (39.7%) |
| English Learners | 42 (5.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period.
•Math +7.4 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 73.1% to 76.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 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 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 63.3% to 67.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.9-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 La Paz Intermediate compare within the district?
La Paz Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Saddleback Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Paz Intermediate rank in California?
La Paz Intermediate ranks No. 119 of 1,204 in reading and No. 123 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 La Paz Intermediate compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.9% meet the reading standard and 49.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Paz Intermediate compare with other schools in Mission Viejo?
La Paz Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Mission Viejo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Mission ViejoHow does La Paz Intermediate compare with other schools in Orange County?
La Paz Intermediate is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz IntermediateThis school | 65.3% | 74.8% |
| Los Alisos Intermediate | 33.0% | 45.4% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | 57.6% | 62.4% |
