Arroyo Vista Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
47th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951Official website ↗NCES ID 060744011701Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Arroyo Vista Middle 47th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 96th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 316 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 330 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 57.9% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 8.6% | 16.1% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 12.1% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 12.1% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. 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 $1.03M in zip 92688 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 Arroyo Vista Middle
- #221Rancho Santa Margarita IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 2.2 mi away221st of 1,294
ELA 64% ▼19 · Math 59% ▼15Compare - #112Fred Newhart MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.6 mi away112th of 1,294
ELA 77% ▼6 · Math 68% ▼6Compare - #105Las Flores MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away105th of 1,294
ELA 78% ▼5 · Math 68% ▼6Compare - #172La Paz IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 3.4 mi away172nd of 1,294
ELA 70% ▼13 · Math 63% ▼11Compare - #194Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.3 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▼14 · Math 58% ▼16Compare - #546Los Alisos IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4.4 mi away546th of 1,294
ELA 44% ▼39 · Math 37% ▼37Compare - #342Serrano IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4.8 mi away342nd of 1,294
ELA 57% ▼26 · Math 47% ▼27Compare - #39Ladera Ranch MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5 mi away39th of 1,294
ELA 82% ▼1 · Math 76% ▲2Compare
What school district is Arroyo Vista Middle in?
Arroyo Vista Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Is Arroyo Vista Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Arroyo Vista Middle 47th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Arroyo Vista Middle?
White 58%, Asian 16%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 12% (330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Arroyo Vista Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92688 is $1.03M 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.