Venado Middle School
- Venado Middle School serves 658 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Venado Middle School's student population of 658 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 658 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Venado Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Venado Middle School is 0.67, 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 | #527 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 47% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 30% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irvine Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Venado Middle School is Irvine High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeside Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deerfield Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irvine Deerfield Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 695 students
0.1 miles
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)936-5650 0.1 K-6 695 - Irvine Greentree Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 483 students
0.4 miles
4200 Manzanita
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)936-5800 0.4 K-6 483 - Irvine Lakeside Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 711 students
0.6 miles
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)559-1601 0.6 7-8 711 - Irvine Irvine High School Grades: 9-12 | 2067 students
0.7 miles
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)936-7000 0.7 9-12 2067 - Irvine Stone Creek Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 593 students
0.8 miles
2 Stone Creek S.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)551-1201 0.8 K-6 593
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