Vista del Mar Middle

vdmms.capousd.org/

549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vista del Mar Middle School, located in the Talega neighborhood of San Clemente, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Capistrano Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus is noted for its modern facilities and a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

Beyond academics, Vista del Mar is recognized for its vibrant school culture and extensive extracurricular offerings. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student clubs that cater to diverse interests, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated teaching staff and an active parent-teacher community, the school focuses on developing the "whole child" while maintaining high standards for student achievement and citizenship within the San Clemente community.

549

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista del Mar Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	72
Black	2
Asian	22
Two or More	53
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
396 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
72 (13.1 %)
Two or More
53 (9.7 %)
Asian
22 (4.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)234-5955
Website:	http://vdmms.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 179

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 194

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista del Mar Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	179
Grade 7	176
Grade 8	194

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista del Mar Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	46.6%
Male	293	53.4%

Middle School 7th - 8th