Las Flores Middle School
Las Flores Middle School serves 935 students in grades 6-8.
Las Flores Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Las Flores Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Las Flores Middle School's student population of 935 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 935 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Las Flores Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Las Flores Middle School is 0.53, 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 | #758 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 66% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Las Flores Middle School is Tesoro High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Newhart Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Las Flores Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Santa Margarita Las Flores Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 633 students10
0.0 miles
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6935 0 K-5 633 - Rancho Santa Margarita Tesoro High School Math: 51% | Reading: 77%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,583 students10
0.9 miles
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310 0.9 9-12 2,583 - Mission Viejo Bathgate Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 660 students10
1.2 miles
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451 1.2 K-5 660 - Mission Viejo Newhart Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,249 student10
1.5 miles
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162 1.5 6-8 1,249 - Mission Viejo Philip J. Reilly Elementary/special Education Math: 60% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 483 students10
1.7 miles
24171 Pavion
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590 1.7 K-5 483
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