Venado Middle

venado.iusd.org

583 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Venado Middle School, located in the Deerfield community of Irvine, California, is a highly regarded institution within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, consistently maintaining the high educational standards associated with the Irvine community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Venado Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between staff, parents, and the community, which helps provide students with a well-rounded middle school experience. By integrating modern instructional technology with a dedicated faculty, Venado creates a dynamic learning space designed to nurture students' curiosity and long-term academic success.

583

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Venado Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	106
Black	9
Asian	290
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
290 (49.7 %)
White
113 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
106 (18.2 %)
Two or More
63 (10.8 %)
Black
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-6800
Website:	http://venado.iusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 7 288

Grade 8 295