Bernice Ayer Middle School
Tel:
(949)366-9607
- Bernice Ayer Middle School serves 907 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to 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 76%.
Top Placements
Bernice Ayer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bernice Ayer Middle School's student population of 907 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 907 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bernice Ayer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bernice Ayer Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1413 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- San Clemente Truman Benedict Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 631 students
0.3 miles
1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)498-6617 0.3 K-5 631 - San Clemente Marblehead Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 367 students
1.3 miles
2410 Via Turqueza
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)234-5339 1.3 K-5 367 - San Clemente Vista Del Mar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1074 students
2.0 miles
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)234-5950 2.0 K-5 1074 - San Clemente Vista Del Mar Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 657 students
2.0 miles
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)234-5955 2.0 6-8 657 - San Clemente San Clemente High School Grades: 9-12 | 3010 students
2.1 miles
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)492-4165 2.1 9-12 3010
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