Aliso Viejo Middle

avms.capousd.org/

819 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Aliso Viejo Middle School (AVMS), located at 111 Park Ave. in Aliso Viejo, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. With a focus on both intellectual and personal growth, AVMS encourages students to engage deeply with their studies through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

Beyond the classroom, the school is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and commitment to student development. Aliso Viejo Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school community benefits from strong parental involvement and a dedicated faculty, all working together to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

819

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aliso Viejo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	171
Black	12
Asian	126
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	4

White
425 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
171 (20.9 %)
Asian
126 (15.4 %)
Two or More
80 (9.8 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)831-2622
Website:	http://avms.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 276

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 284