Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades 6-8
490th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
Marco Forster Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Marco Forster Middle 490th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Marco Forster Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 911 students tested
Marco Forster Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,040 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.9% | 68.6% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 34.3% | 25.6% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Marco Forster Middle
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 92675 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Marco Forster Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Bernice Ayer MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.5 mi away116th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 9Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.8 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 58% - 10Ladera Ranch MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.1 mi away39th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 10Vista del Mar MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.3 mi away97th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 67% - 10Esencia MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.8 mi away70th of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 74% - 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.9 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 10Thurston MiddleLaguna Beach Unified · 6.5 mi away78th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 75% - 9Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 6.7 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Marco Forster Middle in?
Marco Forster Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Is Marco Forster Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marco Forster Middle 490th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Marco Forster Middle?
Hispanic 69%, White 26%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 1% (1,040 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marco Forster Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92675 is $1.35M 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.