Aliso Viejo Middle School serves 783 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aliso Viejo Middle School's student population of 783 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
783 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Aliso Viejo Middle School is 0.64, 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)65%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
14%
12%

Hispanic
21%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
54%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Aliso Viejo Middle School often compared to?
Aliso Viejo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don Juan Avila Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Aliso Viejo Middle School?
783 students attend Aliso Viejo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Aliso Viejo Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aliso Viejo Middle School?
Aliso Viejo Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aliso Viejo Middle School offer ?
Aliso Viejo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aliso Viejo Middle School part of?
Aliso Viejo Middle School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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