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Vista Del Mar Middle School

1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Vista Del Mar Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 28% 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: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • 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

Vista Del Mar 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
Vista Del Mar Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
549 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 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
Vista Del Mar Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Del Mar Middle School is 0.46, 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)
#728 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vista Del Mar Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Del Mar 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.
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Del Mar 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.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vista Del Mar Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vista Del Mar Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista Del Mar 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 Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
72%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vista Del Mar Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Vista Del Mar 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
11%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Del Mar 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
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Del Mar 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 Vista Del Mar Middle School's ranking?
Vista Del Mar Middle School is ranked #728 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Del Mar Middle School often compared to?
Vista Del Mar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shorecliffs Middle School, Bernice Ayer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Del Mar Middle School?
549 students attend Vista Del Mar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Vista Del Mar Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Del Mar Middle School?
Vista Del Mar Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Del Mar Middle School offer ?
Vista Del Mar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Del Mar Middle School part of?
Vista Del Mar 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: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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