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Email BoardVista del Mar Middle
1130 Avenue Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673
Summary
Vista del Mar Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
83.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
68.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 83.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 31/1,204 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 94/1,204 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 499 |
| Low-Income Students | 81 (16.2%) |
| English Learners | 9 (1.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 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 77.9% to 87.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly 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 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.2% to 71.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.1-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly 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 Vista del Mar Middle compare within the district?
Vista del Mar Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vista del Mar Middle rank in California?
Vista del Mar Middle ranks No. 31 of 1,204 in reading and No. 94 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 Vista del Mar Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 7 in math among 10 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.1% meet the reading standard and 36.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vista del Mar Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Vista del Mar Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vista del Mar MiddleThis school | 68.8% | 83.4% |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 67.7% | 78.6% |
| Carl Hankey Middle | 51.0% | 69.7% |
