Vista Del Mar Middle

Vista del Mar Middle serves 529 students in grades 6-8 in San Clemente, California, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a 9.1 out of 10 rating and ranking #137 out of 9,566 California schools, this regular public school demonstrates exceptional academic achievement. The school maintains a manageable 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio with 28 full-time equivalent teachers supporting student learning.

Academically, Vista del Mar Middle excels with 80% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 68% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics. These strong performance levels reflect the school's commitment to rigorous instruction across all grade levels. The school's 9.4 out of 10 academic score places it in the 99th percentile statewide, indicating consistent excellence in student outcomes.

Located on Avenue Talega, Vista del Mar Middle sits within a highly educated and affluent community where 55% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 92673 zip code features a median household income of $172,056 and median home values of $1,152,100, with a low 4.5% poverty rate among the 30,633 residents. This large suburban setting in Orange County provides an environment where academic achievement and community support align to foster student success.