Vista del Mar Middle
San Clemente, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
97th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
1130 Avenue Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955Official website ↗NCES ID 060744011266Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 435 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 529 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 73.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 12.1% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 10.0% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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 $1.74M in zip 92673 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 Vista del Mar Middle
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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.