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#8792 of 9,539 schools in CA
Esperanza Education Center
High School · Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo, CA
A Saddleback Valley Unified high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25121 Pradera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esperanza Education Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2011, to 25% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission Viejo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,779
Median home value
$916,800
Median rent
$2,517/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonrisa SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Mission Viejo HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,628 | Compare → |
| Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Fusion Alisa ViejoPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saddleback Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #33 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Esperanza Education Center is listed in Saddleback Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esperanza Education Center
Esperanza Education Center is a public high school in Mission Viejo, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified, serving approximately 77 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,792 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (949) 830-5470
- Area population (ZIP 92691)
- 46,618
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92691; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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