Bernice Ayer Middle School

Bernice Ayer Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1271 SARMENTOSO,  San Clemente, CA
Capistrano Unified School District
4.0
2.8
878 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nick Stever
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
74%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
21.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
876:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.5%
White
56.3%
Hispanic
34.5%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#122 Best Public MS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
4.0
9/5/2023
Mrs. Ngo is best teacher i go to this school. I dont like how they wont let you do geometry in 8th grade next year because it is important for msart kids to learn stuff. also i am suing the school because they wont let me use front of the line pass for lunch line.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/5/2023
The administrators at this school care more about their reputation and the facade that it is "not your average school" that they will go to any length to protect it. If a site wide issue is pointed out they shame and harass the parent/student reporting the issue rather than work towards fixing the i...
1.0 parent
12/27/2022
As a special education parent this school is disappointing. Administration only cares about the high achiever students with their quarterly awards and all the awards they get from the department of education. It is not an inclusive school. There is no additional support to help get caught up with En...
5.0 parent
10/29/2019
Fantastic. I had high expectations and they have been exceeded.
4.0 parent
2/23/2019
Teachers are AWESOME. Inspiring and caring. We have struggled with a number of policies and processes set by the Administrative leadership team. Hoping this improves.

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Bernice Ayer Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in San Clemente, CA and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 878 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Bernice Ayer Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,820,158. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Clemente High School, Vista Del Mar Middle School, San Clemente Christian School, and more. Learn more about what San Clemente has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bernice Ayer Middle School.

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