Aliso Viejo Middle

Public 6-8

 111 Park Ave.
       Aliso Viejo, CA  92656-2847


(949) 831-2622

District: Capistrano Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,537 Help


Students who attend Aliso Viejo Middle usually attend:

High:    Aliso Niguel High

Feeder schools for Aliso Viejo Middle:

Elementary:    Laguna Niguel Elementary
    Marian Bergeson Elementary
    Oak Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  819

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
20.9%
Asian:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Compare Details Aliso Viejo Middle ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Aliso Viejo Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (20.9%), Asian (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aliso Viejo Middle is 21.9. 8 middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aliso Viejo Middle is $9,537, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aliso Viejo Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliso Viejo Middle 174th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Aliso Viejo Middle in the ranking list.)

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Capistrano Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Capistrano Unified 181st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aliso Viejo Middle

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Rank History for all students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.39 172nd 1769 90.3%
2005 90.26 116th 1777 93.5%
2006 88.76 140th 1804 92.2%
2007 87.36 170th 1999 91.5%
2008 84.79 202nd 2005 89.9%
2009 87.61 143rd 2063 93.1%
2010 87.24 148th 2179 93.2%
2011 88.53 125th 2236 94.4%
2012 88.48 119th 2259 94.7%
2013 89.85 89th 2379 96.3%
2015 94.86 109th 2477 95.6%
2016 91.72 188th 2497 92.5%
2017 93.46 160th 2508 93.6%
2018 92.12 187th 2480 92.5%
2019 89.81 269th 2715 90.1%
2022 92.37 213th 2740 92.2%
2023 94.05 173rd 2788 93.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.34 138th 462 70.1%
2019 73.13 143rd 554 74.2%
2022 75.51 144th 665 78.3%
2023 81.74 98th 678 85.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.50 101st 1364 92.6%
2019 62.13 276th 1442 80.9%
2022 55.33 365th 1540 76.3%
2023 79.23 115th 1523 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.10 161st 1532 89.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.06 230th 2230 89.7%
2019 79.72 310th 2369 86.9%
2022 84.81 216th 2458 91.2%
2023 93.43 107th 2535 95.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.01 53rd 336 84.2%
2023 97.73 6th 321 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.11 198th 2262 91.2%
2019 88.66 255th 2380 89.3%
2022 90.30 229th 2509 90.9%
2023 92.58 185th 2535 92.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.92 132nd 1369 90.4%
2019 83.80 147th 1491 90.1%
2022 72.50 251st 1531 83.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.62 36th 193 81.3%
2023 92.07 11th 197 94.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.93 181st 2273 92.0%
2019 89.18 258th 2407 89.3%
2022 92.49 186th 2527 92.6%
2023 93.64 161st 2546 93.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 157th 700 77.6%
2019 68.90 260th 745 65.1%
2022 77.80 151st 733 79.4%
2023 76.72 144th 717 79.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.25 285th 2072 86.2%
2019 76.19 377th 2213 83.0%
2022 81.68 267th 2359 88.7%
2023 91.20 124th 2379 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Aliso Viejo Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.42 150th 1496 90.0%
2019 80.34 256th 1602 84.0%
2022 81.62 217th 1555 86.0%
2023 82.81 193rd 1549 87.5%
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by a parent
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Open Quote There are wonderful teachers, administration and staff at AVMS. It pains me to say that it’s unfortunate that there is some staff there that makes it so bad there that I would never recommend this school to anyone. AVMS has found away to get around sex education laws by hiding behind a teacher run school club that meets at lunch, the district supports this corrupt behavior. They hide behind the GSA label as if that makes it ok to teach children mature sexual subjects without parent’s permission. Absolutely the creepiest thing I have ever experienced in a school setting. Please don’t get a false sense of security that you are being notified regarding sex education that is required by the state, this is a different class. This school will HIDE inappropriate discussions they have with your kids, (the school has other lunchtime things in the works) you are being forewarned PLEASE take it seriously for the sake of your child Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aliso Viejo Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 594 26 79 76 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1995 850 34 122 114 4 n/a n/a 0 1124
1996 850 34 122 114 4 n/a n/a 0 1124
1997 948 35 128 122 4 n/a n/a 0 1237
1998 1016 52 140 130 3 n/a n/a 0 1341
1999 1045 49 163 134 3 n/a n/a 0 1394
2000 1105 50 202 148 3 n/a n/a 1 1509
2001 771 29 117 87 5 n/a n/a 6 1015
2002 832 26 124 97 5 n/a n/a 60 1144
2003 832 26 124 97 5 n/a n/a 60 1144
2004 846 26 165 130 8 n/a n/a 68 1243
2005 801 19 155 141 7 n/a n/a 78 1201
2006 769 19 151 126 5 n/a n/a 62 1132
2007 747 18 137 122 4 n/a n/a 44 1072
2008 731 20 132 132 3 n/a n/a 0 1018
2009 684 17 138 156 4 4 61 0 1064
2010 642 14 141 221 0 1 95 0 1114
2011 648 12 141 206 1 0 83 0 1091
2012 662 11 121 195 1 1 90 0 1081
2013 674 8 125 189 3 1 90 0 1090
2014 636 10 115 207 3 3 92 0 1066
2015 627 14 144 217 2 3 79 0 1086
2016 598 20 127 216 3 4 87 0 1055
2017 634 23 141 213 2 2 81 0 1096
2018 587 18 137 236 5 0 87 0 1070
2019 583 16 132 235 1 1 91 0 1059
2020 519 9 110 223 2 1 93 0 957
2021 469 6 107 189 1 1 84 0 857
2022 422 7 113 162 1 2 74 2 783
2023 425 12 126 171 0 4 80 1 819

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aliso Viejo Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 775 32.2 24.1 13.5
1995 1124 47.2 23.8 14.9
1996 1124 47.2 23.8 14.9
1997 1237 51.5 24.0 16.2
1998 1341 60.6 22.1 13.1
1999 1394 63.6 21.9 11.3
2000 1509 64.4 23.4 11.6
2001 1015 46.8 21.7 9.7
2002 1144 49.2 23.3 10.9
2003 1144 49.2 23.3 10.9
2004 1243 52.6 23.6 9.9
2005 1201 49.8 24.1 9.5
2006 1132 46.4 24.4 9.8
2007 1072 47.2 22.7 12
2008 1018 47.3 21.5 11
2009 1064 42.2 23.4 1.9
2010 1114 42.0 26.5 17.6
2011 1091 n/a n/a 16.5
2012 1081 40.4 26.7 n/a
2013 1090 39.2 27.7 17.7
2014 1066 39.0 27.2 15.6
2015 1086 42.0 25.8 15.4
2016 1055 41.0 25.7 16
2017 1096 43.4 25.2 16.8
2018 1070 43.7 24.4 24.7
2019 1059 44.2 23.9 23.8
2020 957 n/a n/a 25.9
2021 857 33.7 25.3 25.3
2022 783 36.2 21.5 22
2023 819 37.3 21.9 33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aliso Viejo Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 775 32.2 24.1 13.5
1995 1124 47.2 23.8 14.9
1996 1124 47.2 23.8 14.9
1997 1237 51.5 24.0 16.2
1998 1341 60.6 22.1 13.1
1999 1394 63.6 21.9 11.3
2000 1509 64.4 23.4 11.6
2001 1015 46.8 21.7 9.7
2002 1144 49.2 23.3 10.9
2003 1144 49.2 23.3 10.9
2004 1243 52.6 23.6 9.9
2005 1201 49.8 24.1 9.5
2006 1132 46.4 24.4 9.8
2007 1072 47.2 22.7 12
2008 1018 47.3 21.5 11
2009 1064 42.2 23.4 1.9
2010 1114 42.0 26.5 17.6
2011 1091 n/a n/a 16.5
2012 1081 40.4 26.7 n/a
2013 1090 39.2 27.7 17.7
2014 1066 39.0 27.2 15.6
2015 1086 42.0 25.8 15.4
2016 1055 41.0 25.7 16
2017 1096 43.4 25.2 16.8
2018 1070 43.7 24.4 24.7
2019 1059 44.2 23.9 23.8
2020 957 n/a n/a 25.9
2021 857 33.7 25.3 25.3
2022 783 36.2 21.5 22
2023 819 37.3 21.9 33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aliso Viejo Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,537

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aliso Viejo Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 2788 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aliso Viejo Middle)66.172.5
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)67.867.5
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aliso Viejo Middle)60.961.5
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)60.957.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aliso Viejo Middle)69.480.9
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)73.273.9
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aliso Viejo Middle)6465
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)62.761.2
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aliso Viejo Middle)73.775.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)73.771.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aliso Viejo Middle)69.659.4
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)66.759.1
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Aliso Viejo Middle)57.150.7
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Capistrano Unified)55.155.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1059819
 22.7%
African American1612
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian132126
 4.5%
Hispanic235171
 27.2%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White583425
 27.1%
Two or More Races9180
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%33.9%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aliso Viejo Middle

Students who attend Aliso Viejo Middle usually go on to attend Aliso Niguel High

Students at Aliso Viejo Middle are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes. Aliso Viejo Middle ranks in the top 6.2% of California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 819 students attended Aliso Viejo Middle.


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