Esencia Middle School serves 220 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esencia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Esencia Middle School's student population of 220 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Esencia Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Esencia Middle School often compared to?
Esencia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Ayer Middle School, Don Juan Avila Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Esencia Middle School?
220 students attend Esencia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Esencia Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esencia Middle School?
Esencia Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esencia Middle School offer ?
Esencia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Esencia Middle School part of?
Esencia Middle School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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