Is Bernice Ayer Middle a good school?

Yes. Bernice Ayer Middle ranks in the top 9.0% of California middle schools.

How many students attend Bernice Ayer Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 883 students attended Bernice Ayer Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Bernice Ayer Middle?

Students at Bernice Ayer Middle are 56% White, 35% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Bernice Ayer Middle attend?

Students who attend Bernice Ayer Middle usually go on to attend San Clemente High

Bernice Ayer Middle

Summary:

Bernice Ayer Middle is a public middle school located in San Clemente, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 883 students. It is part of the Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked 204 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bernice Ayer Middle consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 70.29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 70.24% for the Capistrano Unified district and 47.04% for the state of California. In Mathematics, Bernice Ayer Middle had 66.55% of students proficient or better, compared to 60.54% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for White students, Multi-racial students, and Special Education students.

While Bernice Ayer Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.75% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, it still maintains strong academic performance, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in California, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent school years, indicating a sustained commitment to academic excellence.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 366-9607

District: Capistrano Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,933

Students who attend Bernice Ayer Middle usually attend:

High:

San Clemente High

Feeder schools for Bernice Ayer Middle:

Elementary:	Clarence Lobo Elementary
	Las Palmas Elementary
	Truman Benedict Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 883

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

Hispanic:

34.5%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bernice Ayer Middle ranks better than 91% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 9^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), Hispanic (34.5%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernice Ayer Middle is 20.1, which is the 6^th best among 12 middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Bernice Ayer Middle employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernice Ayer Middle is $9,933. 7 middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bernice Ayer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernice Ayer Middle 249^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Bernice Ayer Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Capistrano Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Capistrano Unified 204^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bernice Ayer Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	84.39	211^th	1769	88.1%
2005	83.13	233^rd	1777	86.9%
2006	85.35	199^th	1804	89.0%
2007	79.65	308^th	1999	84.6%
2008	86.16	173^rd	2005	91.4%
2009	88.89	127^th	2063	93.8%
2010	88.04	135^th	2179	93.8%
2011	86.33	160^th	2236	92.8%
2012	87.66	135^th	2259	94.0%
2013	82.36	257^th	2379	89.2%
2015	90.08	217^th	2477	91.2%
2016	84.15	347^th	2497	86.1%
2017	89.56	253^rd	2508	89.9%
2018	81.64	422^nd	2480	83.0%
2019	83.94	389^th	2715	85.7%
2022	89.46	286^th	2740	89.6%
2023	92.16	232^nd	2802	91.7%
2024	91.17	249^th	2777	91.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.78	76^th	462	83.5%
2019	85.34	50^th	554	91.0%
2022	63.28	246^th	665	63.0%
2023	86.47	55^th	678	91.9%
2024	80.56	111^th	699	84.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.88	854^th	1364	37.4%
2019	26.84	1298^th	1442	10.0%
2022	54.01	382^nd	1540	75.2%
2023	57.20	316^th	1529	79.3%
2024	58.27	293^rd	1477	80.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.09	53^rd	1538	96.6%
2024	92.82	75^th	1550	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.04	1137^th	2230	49.0%
2019	54.31	895^th	2369	62.2%
2022	73.47	436^th	2458	82.3%
2023	90.19	166^th	2549	93.5%
2024	79.48	355^th	2575	86.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	80.43	34^th	336	89.9%
2023	85.63	23^rd	321	92.8%
2024	73.25	55^th	394	86.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.00	407^th	2262	82.0%
2019	82.11	388^th	2380	83.7%
2022	85.76	325^th	2509	87.0%
2023	91.04	233^rd	2547	90.9%
2024	88.36	278^th	2546	89.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	83.91	133^rd	1369	90.3%
2019	89.47	91^st	1491	93.9%
2022	91.95	73^rd	1531	95.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	63.75	64^th	193	66.8%
2023	69.58	59^th	197	70.1%
2024	71.10	52^nd	191	72.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.91	397^th	2273	82.5%
2019	83.29	361^st	2407	85.0%
2022	91.14	218^th	2527	91.4%
2023	91.35	212^th	2558	91.7%
2024	91.76	209^th	2547	91.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.35	804^th	2072	61.2%
2019	57.59	743^rd	2213	66.4%
2022	82.68	243^rd	2359	89.7%
2023	85.74	209^th	2391	91.3%
2024	81.66	289^th	2383	87.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.90	241^st	1496	83.9%
2019	82.79	208^th	1602	87.0%
2022	87.59	106^th	1555	93.2%
2023	87.42	120^th	1552	92.3%
2024	87.20	121^st	1535	92.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Teachers are awesome sauce, but not a fan of the administration. Policies are questionable in a number of cases, and conversations with them feel patronizing. There seems to be more of a passion for test scores than the kids, which is a scary slippery slope. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bernice Ayer Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	612	9	12	143	8	n/a	n/a	0	784
2000	649	9	17	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	828
2001	694	7	18	152	1	n/a	n/a	2	874
2002	682	3	30	180	1	n/a	n/a	21	917
2003	682	3	30	180	1	n/a	n/a	21	917
2004	557	3	24	198	2	n/a	n/a	9	793
2005	498	4	16	182	2	n/a	n/a	10	712
2006	534	7	15	179	2	n/a	n/a	20	757
2007	535	8	19	176	4	n/a	n/a	33	775
2008	514	3	19	163	2	n/a	n/a	0	701
2009	521	5	23	158	2	2	60	0	771
2010	496	3	25	227	0	0	56	0	807
2011	534	2	25	231	1	0	74	0	867
2012	525	2	23	256	2	1	75	0	884
2013	538	2	14	273	1	1	69	0	898
2014	490	5	17	276	2	2	73	0	865
2015	517	3	20	283	1	3	69	0	896
2016	484	2	24	284	0	3	64	0	861
2017	515	2	27	305	0	1	57	0	907
2018	508	0	27	304	3	1	53	0	896
2019	514	1	25	319	5	1	64	0	929
2020	470	2	19	309	4	1	56	0	861
2021	455	3	15	302	2	1	52	1	831
2022	438	3	14	305	0	0	43	0	803
2023	497	3	19	305	0	0	58	1	883

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bernice Ayer Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	784	36.2	21.7	21.4
2000	828	36.8	22.5	22.2
2001	874	42.7	20.5	20
2002	917	40.4	22.7	20
2003	917	40.4	22.7	20
2004	793	32.8	24.2	19.5
2005	712	29.9	23.8	20.7
2006	757	32.4	23.4	18.5
2007	775	30.8	25.2	20.1
2008	701	31.1	22.5	19.4
2009	771	31.8	22.6	20.8
2010	807	31.2	25.8	19.1
2011	867	n/a	n/a	20.2
2012	884	34.4	25.6	n/a
2013	898	32.9	27.2	28.3
2014	865	31.8	27.1	26
2015	896	33.0	27.1	26.2
2016	861	35.0	24.6	25.1
2017	907	38.6	23.4	25.1
2018	896	37.4	23.9	30.1
2019	929	39.4	23.5	34.3
2020	861	n/a	n/a	34.4
2021	831	35.3	23.5	31.8
2022	803	38.4	20.8	28.9
2023	883	43.9	20.1	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bernice Ayer Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	784	36.2	21.7	21.4
2000	828	36.8	22.5	22.2
2001	874	42.7	20.5	20
2002	917	40.4	22.7	20
2003	917	40.4	22.7	20
2004	793	32.8	24.2	19.5
2005	712	29.9	23.8	20.7
2006	757	32.4	23.4	18.5
2007	775	30.8	25.2	20.1
2008	701	31.1	22.5	19.4
2009	771	31.8	22.6	20.8
2010	807	31.2	25.8	19.1
2011	867	n/a	n/a	20.2
2012	884	34.4	25.6	n/a
2013	898	32.9	27.2	28.3
2014	865	31.8	27.1	26
2015	896	33.0	27.1	26.2
2016	861	35.0	24.6	25.1
2017	907	38.6	23.4	25.1
2018	896	37.4	23.9	30.1
2019	929	39.4	23.5	34.3
2020	861	n/a	n/a	34.4
2021	831	35.3	23.5	31.8
2022	803	38.4	20.8	28.9
2023	883	43.9	20.1	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bernice Ayer Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,933

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernice Ayer Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 389^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 232^nd of 2802 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bernice Ayer Middle)	64.8	67.1	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)	67.8	67.5	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bernice Ayer Middle)	50.3	50.8	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)	60.9	57.6	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Bernice Ayer Middle)	20.7	33.3	12.7%
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Capistrano Unified)	22	23.1	1.1%
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)	17.2	17.8	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bernice Ayer Middle)	72.2	70.8	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)	73.2	73.9	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bernice Ayer Middle)	52.8	62.6	9.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)	62.7	61.2	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Bernice Ayer Middle)	7.3	7.1	0.2%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Capistrano Unified)	6.9	6.2	0.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)	4.5	3.5	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bernice Ayer Middle)	74.4	74.7	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)	73.7	71.1	2.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bernice Ayer Middle)	54.7	66.9	12.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)	66.7	59.1	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Bernice Ayer Middle)	52.5	62.9	10.4%
8th Grade Science (Capistrano Unified)	55.1	55.2	0.2%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Bernice Ayer Middle)	16.9	11.3	5.6%
8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Capistrano Unified)	15.4	9.8	5.5%
8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)	9.1	9.5	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	929	883	5%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	25	19	24%
Hispanic	319	305	4.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	514	497	3.3%
Two or More Races	64	58	9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	39.8%	5.4%

Schools Near Bernice Ayer Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Bernice Ayer Middle	Public	6-8	1271 Sarmentoso	San Clemente	92673	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 366-9607	883	44	20.1	39.8%	497 (56.3%)	3 (0.3%)	305 (34.5%)	19 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.6%)	91.2	249^th of 2777 public middle schools	91.0%		92.2	232^nd of 2802 public middle schools	91.7%	17	26.7	8.4	13.7	16.9	42.8	42.8	66.1	75.3	69.1	70.3	62.7	73.9	62.4	66.6	$9,933
Vista del Mar Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Avenue Talega	San Clemente	92673	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5955	549	27	20.5	16.6%	396 (72.1%)	2 (0.4%)	72 (13.1%)	22 (4.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.7%)	96.1	125^th of 2777 public middle schools	95.5%		95.9	120^th of 2802 public middle schools	95.7%	5					56.1	56.1	79.8	78.4	82.4	80.2	63.6	67.7	74.1	68.4	$10,418
Shorecliffs Middle	Public	6-8	240 Via Socorro	San Clemente	92672	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 498-1660	721	37	19.3	47.4%	393 (54.5%)	2 (0.3%)	237 (32.9%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.3%)	71	666^th of 2777 public middle schools	76.0%		83.5	402^nd of 2802 public middle schools	85.7%	264					56.4	56.4	48.5	44.8	62.1	52.2	34.0	39.6	50.9	41.9	$10,361
Marco Forster Middle	Public	6-8	25601 Camino del Avion	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5907	1,082	53	20.4	70.3%	285 (26.3%)	2 (0.2%)	735 (67.9%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.6%)	59.3	899^th of 2777 public middle schools	67.6%		54.3	1050^th of 2802 public middle schools	62.5%	151	13.5	3.1	9.7	8.7	37.2	37.2	40.7	48.7	55.9	49.1	29.4	39.5	31.3	33.1	$10,276
Esencia Middle	Public	6-8	5 Aprender St.	Rancho Mission Viejo	92694	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-9900	229	13	17.8	20.1%	121 (52.8%)	4 (1.7%)	55 (24.0%)	31 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	96.9	93^rd of 2777 public middle schools	96.7%		96.3	112^th of 2802 public middle schools	96.0%	19					69.3	69.3	72.7	74.7	89.2	77.7	76.9	78.0	78.7	77.7
Ladera Ranch Middle	Public	6-8	29551 Sienna Pkwy.	Ladera Ranch	92694	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5922	1,196	51	23.2	18.8%	762 (63.7%)	10 (0.8%)	128 (10.7%)	145 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	148 (12.4%)	98.1	41^st of 2777 public middle schools	98.5%		97.7	67^th of 2802 public middle schools	97.6%	26					68.7	68.7	83.9	83.2	81.0	82.8	75.4	79.6	75.7	77.0	$9,640
Niguel Hills Middle	Public	6-8	29070 Shark Bay	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5360	721	37	19.3	43.3%	401 (55.6%)	6 (0.8%)	226 (31.3%)	35 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (7.1%)	92.4	217^th of 2777 public middle schools	92.2%		91.6	249^th of 2802 public middle schools	91.1%	32					58.4	58.4	66.2	72.1	76.0	71.4	55.7	65.1	64.1	61.5	$10,704
Carl Hankey Middle	Public	6-8	27252 Nubles	Mission Viejo	92692	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5315	190	12	15.7	52.1%	71 (37.4%)	4 (2.1%)	77 (40.5%)	16 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (10.5%)	79.1	497^th of 2777 public middle schools	82.1%		92.3	224^th of 2802 public middle schools	92.0%	273					39.6	39.6	56.5	78.3	66.0	66.9	33.9	56.7	47.9	45.9	$12,158
Las Flores Middle	Public	6-8	25862 Antonio Pkwy.	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 589-6543	571	31	18.5	21.7%	322 (56.4%)	12 (2.1%)	85 (14.9%)	84 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (11.9%)	96.3	112^th of 2777 public middle schools	96.0%		95.9	124^th of 2802 public middle schools	95.6%	12					61.3	61.3	72.4	81.1	79.6	77.7	70.2	73.1	67.0	70.1	$9,924
Fred Newhart Middle	Public	6-8	25001 Veterans Way	Mission Viejo	92692	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 855-0162	1,038	53	19.4	34.3%	467 (45.0%)	13 (1.3%)	284 (27.4%)	119 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	151 (14.5%)	94.6	165^th of 2777 public middle schools	94.1%		92.2	231^st of 2802 public middle schools	91.8%	66	10.5	3.3	22.8	12.0	56.2	56.2	71.9	79.0	74.9	75.2	67.6	67.0	61.3	65.3	$9,940

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