Marco Forster Middle

25601 Camino del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

marcoforster.capousd.org/

1,082 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marco Forster Middle School is a public school located in the historic city of San Juan Capistrano, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and character development. It offers a diverse learning environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents, providing a bridge between elementary school and the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, featuring a variety of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Marco Forster Middle School often focuses on fostering community, school spirit, and student engagement through athletics, arts, and technology-integrated programs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student support, the school strives to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and beyond.

1,082

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marco Forster Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	735
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
735 (67.9 %)
White
285 (26.3 %)
Two or More
50 (4.6 %)
Asian
8 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)234-5907
Website:	http://marcoforster.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	616
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 6 310

Grade 7 409

Grade 8 363

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marco Forster Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	310
Grade 7	409
Grade 8	363

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marco Forster Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	513	47.4%
Male	569	52.6%

Middle School 7th - 8th