- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aliso Viejo, CA
Aliso Viejo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aliso Viejo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060744002334
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aliso Viejo Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Aliso Viejo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aliso Viejo Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aliso Viejo Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Aliso Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744002334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Aliso Viejo Middle held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060744002334 · Aliso Viejo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 21.7:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Aliso Viejo Middle held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aliso Viejo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 803
Aliso Viejo Middle
803 students
What this shows Aliso Viejo Middle reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aliso Viejo Middle compares
Aliso Viejo Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Aliso Viejo Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aliso Viejo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aliso Viejo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Aliso Viejo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aliso Viejo Middle
How many students attend Aliso Viejo Middle?
Aliso Viejo Middle has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aliso Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliso Viejo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aliso Viejo Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aliso Viejo Middle?
25.8% of students at Aliso Viejo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aliso Viejo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aliso Viejo Middle is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Aliso Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aliso Viejo Middle?
Aliso Viejo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aliso Viejo Middle rank among public schools in Aliso Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Aliso Viejo Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Aliso Viejo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aliso Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Aliso Viejo Middle, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.