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Bernice Ayer Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
San Clemente, California · Capistrano Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students919
ST Ratio23.0:1
FRL39%
Title INo
Bernice Ayer
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
919
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
39%-25.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Bernice Ayer Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in San Clemente, California. The school enrolls 919 students. It is part of the Capistrano Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCapistrano Unified
County6059
CitySan Clemente
ZIP92673
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060744007587

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment919
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino36.4%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native54.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
36.4%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %39%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)