La Paz Intermediate
Mission Viejo, CA · Saddleback Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
172nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 87%▲ Improving
25151 Pradera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720NCES ID 063386005301Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Paz Intermediate 172nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2015 to 87th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 674 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 707 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 44.4% | ▼ 20.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.5% | 32.1% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 11.7% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 10.7% | 10.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.23M in zip 92691 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Paz Intermediate
- #112Fred Newhart MiddleCapistrano Unified · 1 mi away112th of 1,294
ELA 77% ▲7 · Math 68% ▲5Compare - #113Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleOrange County Department of Education · 1.9 mi away · charter113th of 1,294
ELA 80% ▲10 · Math 65% ▲2Compare - #546Los Alisos IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away546th of 1,294
ELA 44% ▼26 · Math 37% ▼26Compare - #194Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▼1 · Math 58% ▼5Compare - #105Las Flores MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away105th of 1,294
ELA 78% ▲8 · Math 68% ▲5Compare - #146Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.9 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% ▲1 · Math 65% ▲2Compare - #342Serrano IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 3 mi away342nd of 1,294
ELA 57% ▼13 · Math 47% ▼16Compare - #47Arroyo Vista MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.4 mi away47th of 1,294
ELA 83% ▲13 · Math 74% ▲11Compare
What school district is La Paz Intermediate in?
La Paz Intermediate is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Mission Viejo, California.
Is La Paz Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Paz Intermediate 172nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Paz Intermediate?
White 44%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 10% (707 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Paz Intermediate cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92691 is $1.23M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.