Vista del Mar Middle
San Clemente, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades 6-8
97th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Vista del Mar Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vista del Mar Middle 97th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2015 to 93th in 2025.
Vista del Mar Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 435 students tested
Vista del Mar Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 529 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 73.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 12.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 10.0% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Vista del Mar Middle
Typical home value $1.74M in zip 92673 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Vista del Mar Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Bernice Ayer MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2 mi away116th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 10Esencia MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4 mi away70th of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 74% - 7Marco Forster MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.3 mi away490th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 8Shorecliffs MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.4 mi away313th of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 45% - 10Ladera Ranch MiddleCapistrano Unified · 6 mi away39th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 9Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 7.2 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 58% - 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 7.5 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 10Las Flores MiddleCapistrano Unified · 7.9 mi away105th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vista del Mar Middle in?
Vista del Mar Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in San Clemente, California.
Is Vista del Mar Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista del Mar Middle 97th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista del Mar Middle?
White 74%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 4% (529 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista del Mar Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92673 is $1.74M 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.