Vista Del Mar Middle School

1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Vista Del Mar Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 72%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Vista Del Mar Middle School's student population of 575 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
575 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Vista Del Mar Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
72%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
81%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
11%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
74%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Vista Del Mar Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Del Mar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Vista Del Mar Middle School often compared to?
Vista Del Mar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Ayer Middle School, Shorecliffs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Del Mar Middle School?
575 students attend Vista Del Mar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vista Del Mar Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Del Mar Middle School?
Vista Del Mar Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Del Mar Middle School offer ?
Vista Del Mar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Del Mar Middle School part of?
Vista Del Mar Middle School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 72%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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