La Paz Intermediate

25151 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

706 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

La Paz Intermediate School, located in Mission Viejo, California, is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The campus provides a structured learning environment that balances rigorous core curriculum with a variety of elective options, allowing students to explore interests such as the arts, technology, and athletics as they prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond academics, La Paz Intermediate fosters a vibrant school community that emphasizes character development and student engagement. The school offers numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, La Paz strives to equip its students with the essential skills, social confidence, and academic foundation necessary for future success in their secondary education and beyond.

706

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Paz Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	201
Black	6
Asian	70
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
351 (49.9 %)
Hispanic
201 (28.6 %)
Two or More
73 (10.4 %)
Asian
70 (9.9 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)830-1720
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 7 344

Grade 8 362