- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Clemente, CA
Vista Del Mar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Mar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060744011266
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Mar Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in San Clemente · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Mar Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Mar Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in San Clemente, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744011266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Vista Del Mar Middle held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060744011266 · San Clemente, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 19.2:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Vista Del Mar Middle held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Del Mar 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 499
Vista Del Mar Middle
499 students
What this shows Vista Del Mar Middle reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Del Mar Middle compares
Vista Del Mar 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Vista Del Mar Middle is less 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 Vista Del Mar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Mar 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 San Clemente
2 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Mar Middle
How many students attend Vista Del Mar Middle?
Vista Del Mar Middle has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Clemente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Mar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Mar Middle is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Del Mar Middle?
10.6% of students at Vista Del Mar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Mar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Mar Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in San Clemente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Mar Middle?
Vista Del Mar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Vista Del Mar Middle rank among middle schools in San Clemente?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Mar Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in San Clemente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Clemente on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Vista Del Mar 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.