Serving 554 students in grades 7-8, Venado 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 73%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venado Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Venado Middle School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Venado Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Venado Middle School often compared to?
Venado Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Venado Middle School?
554 students attend Venado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Venado Middle School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 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 Venado Middle School?
Venado Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Venado Middle School offer ?
Venado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Venado Middle School part of?
Venado Middle School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 4/16/2018
Great school.
2 5/1/2012
If your child is a critical thinker, this school is not for your kid.
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