Esencia Middle vs Bernice Ayer Middle
Bernice Ayer Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.2/10. Bernice Ayer Middle is significantly larger with 878 students, about 3.1× the size of Esencia Middle (284). In math proficiency, Esencia Middle leads at 59.4%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Esencia Middle
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
284 students
Bernice Ayer Middle
San Clemente, CA
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
878 students
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| Metric | Esencia Middle | Bernice Ayer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 37.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #2,828 of 9,557 | #539 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Esencia Middle | Bernice Ayer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.4% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.4% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Esencia Middle | Bernice Ayer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 284 | 878 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 37.1% |
| District | Capistrano Unified | Capistrano Unified |
| City | Rancho Mission Viejo | San Clemente |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rancho Mission Viejo (92694) | San Clemente (92673) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $183,168 | $180,077 |
| Median Home Value | $1,042,600 | $1,207,600 |
| Median Rent | $3,318 | $3,412 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.0% | 55.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 29 min |