Needs Improvement
#8792 of 9,539 schools in CA
Esperanza Education Center
High School · Saddleback Valley Unified
25121 Pradera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
3.8
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
3.8
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,792 of 9,539
In Mission Viejo
#21 of 21
public schools
In district
#33 of 33
Saddleback Valley Unified
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Esperanza Education Center
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About Esperanza Education Center
Esperanza Education Center is a public high school in Mission Viejo, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified. Esperanza Education Center serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Esperanza Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,792 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Esperanza Education Center show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.5
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 77 students, Esperanza Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
48% of students at Esperanza Education Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Esperanza Education Center — Students at Esperanza Education Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.2/10.
How Esperanza Education Center Compares
See how Esperanza Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
25121 Pradera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Esperanza Education Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mission Viejo High (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FUSION ALISA VIEJO (rated 6.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Aliso Viejo), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mission Viejo, see our Mission Viejo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Mission Viejo | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Sonrisa School Mission Viejo | 0.2 mi | — |
| Mission Viejo High Mission Viejo | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| MISSION VIEJO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mission Viejo | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
| MISSION VIEJO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mission Viejo | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Robert H. Lange Preschool Mission Viejo | 0.5 mi | — |
| De Portola Elementary Mission Viejo | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Wolf valley of the arts Mission Viejo | 0.9 mi | — |
| SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) Mission Viejo | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Montevideo Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Fred Newhart Middle Mission Viejo | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Valencia Elementary Laguna Hills | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Castille Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT ALICIA Laguna Hills | 1.3 mi | — |
| GUIDEPOST AT LAS FLORES Laguna Hills | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| FUSION ALISA VIEJO Aliso Viejo | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Pillars Academy Mission Viejo | 1.6 mi | — |
| PILLARS ACADEMY Mission Viejo | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92691 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$135,779
Median Home Value
$916,800
Median Rent
$2,517/mo
Population
46,618
College Educated
46.5%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
44.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Esperanza Education Center
What grades does Esperanza Education Center serve?
Esperanza Education Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Esperanza Education Center?
Esperanza Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Education Center is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esperanza Education Center rank in CA?
Esperanza Education Center ranks #8,792 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Esperanza Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Esperanza Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Esperanza Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperanza Education Center has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Esperanza Education Center a charter school?
No, Esperanza Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esperanza Education Center a Title I school?
No, Esperanza Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esperanza Education Center?
48.1% of students at Esperanza Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (949) 830-5470
Resources & Links
District
Saddleback Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 23,199
- Schools in District
- 34
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,539
- District Rank
- #33 of 33
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