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4861 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612-2826
Summary
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
77.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
77.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 96/1,204 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 37/1,204 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 860 |
| Low-Income Students | 192 (22.3%) |
| English Learners | 103 (12.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 3.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 4.7 points over the full period.
•Math +4.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.3% to 78.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 84.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 44% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 76.0% to 79.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point math income gap is slightly 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
52.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.0% 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 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 Rancho San Joaquin Middle compare within the district?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Irvine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rancho San Joaquin Middle rank in California?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle ranks No. 96 of 1,204 in reading and No. 37 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 Rancho San Joaquin Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.3% meet the reading standard and 60.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rancho San Joaquin Middle compare with other schools in Irvine?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does Rancho San Joaquin Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Joaquin MiddleThis school | 77.5% | 77.0% |
| Jeffrey Trail Middle | 78.4% | 81.1% |
| Lakeside Middle | 75.6% | 81.4% |
