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Bernice Ayer Middle School

1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 883 students in grades 6-8, Bernice Ayer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bernice Ayer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bernice Ayer Middle School's student population of 883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
883 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bernice Ayer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice Ayer Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1236 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bernice Ayer Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bernice Ayer Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bernice Ayer Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
56%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Bernice Ayer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bernice Ayer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice Ayer Middle School's ranking?
Bernice Ayer Middle School is ranked #1236 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bernice Ayer Middle School often compared to?
Bernice Ayer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shorecliffs Middle School, Vista Del Mar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bernice Ayer Middle School?
883 students attend Bernice Ayer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bernice Ayer Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernice Ayer Middle School?
Bernice Ayer Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bernice Ayer Middle School offer ?
Bernice Ayer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bernice Ayer Middle School part of?
Bernice Ayer Middle School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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