Esencia Middle
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades 6-8
70th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
Esencia Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Esencia Middle 70th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2022 to 95th in 2025 — improving.
Esencia Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 355 students tested
Esencia Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 284 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2019
| Group | Trend | 2019 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.8% | 56.0% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 19.7% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 11.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.2% | 9.9% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Esencia Middle
Typical home value $1.28M in zip 92694 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Esencia Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Ladera Ranch MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away39th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 10Las Flores MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.9 mi away105th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 68% - 10Vista del Mar MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4 mi away97th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 67% - 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.1 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 10Bernice Ayer MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.7 mi away116th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 9Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.2 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 58% - 10Fred Newhart MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.4 mi away112th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 68% - 7Marco Forster MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.8 mi away490th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Esencia Middle in?
Esencia Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Rancho Mission Viejo, California.
Is Esencia Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Esencia Middle 70th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Esencia Middle?
White 56%, Hispanic 20%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 10% (284 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Esencia Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92694 is $1.28M 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.