Summary:
In the 92675 zip code of San Juan Capistrano, there is one public middle school, Marco Forster Middle, serving grades 6-8 with 930 students within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Marco Forster Middle performs at almost exactly the California state average in English and Math, which is a notable achievement given that over 75% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The school actually outperforms the state average in science. A key finding is the school's strong growth trajectory; student proficiency improves significantly from 6th to 8th grade in both English and Math, suggesting effective academic support as students advance.
However, a substantial performance gap exists between this school and the wider Capistrano Unified district average, with differences of over 20 percentage points in all core subjects. The school's chronic absenteeism rate, while better than the state, is higher than the district average. The school has maintained a stable, mid-tier statewide ranking over the past three years, demonstrating consistent performance within its context.
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