Bernice Ayer Middle School
Bernice Ayer Middle School serves 896 students in grades 6-8.
Bernice Ayer Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bernice Ayer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bernice Ayer Middle School's student population of 896 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 896 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bernice Ayer Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1722 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 57% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bernice Ayer Middle School is San Clemente High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vista Del Mar Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Truman Benedict Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Clemente Truman Benedict Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 651 students10
0.3 miles
1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617 0.3 K-5 651 - San Clemente Marblehead Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 376 students10
1.3 miles
2410 Via Turqueza
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339 1.3 K-5 376 - San Clemente Vista Del Mar Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 1,049 student10
2.0 miles
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950 2 K-5 1,049 - San Clemente Vista Del Mar Middle School Math: 77% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 642 students10
2.0 miles
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955 2 6-8 642 - San Clemente San Clemente High School Math: 50% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 3,026 students10
2.1 miles
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165 2.1 9-12 3,026
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