Very Good
#1838 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Middle School · Irvine Unified · Irvine, CA
An Irvine Unified middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4861 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
- Math 73% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho San Joaquin Middle score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 77% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho San Joaquin Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), 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
$95,938
Median home value
$938,900
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 0.4 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Mardan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Irvine Unified
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #8 of 43
- District spending per student
- $14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is listed in Irvine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is a public middle school in Irvine, CA, part of Irvine Unified, serving approximately 878 students in grades 7th-8th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,838 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho San Joaquin Middle
What grades does Rancho San Joaquin Middle serve?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Joaquin Middle is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho San Joaquin Middle rank in CA?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle ranks #1,838 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho San Joaquin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho San Joaquin Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho San Joaquin Middle a charter school?
No, Rancho San Joaquin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho San Joaquin Middle a Title I school?
No, Rancho San Joaquin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
22.7% of students at Rancho San Joaquin Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (949) 936-6500
- Area population (ZIP 92612)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92612; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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