Venado Middle School

Venado Middle School is part of the Irvine Unified School District.

Venado Middle School provides a safe and inclusive learning environment for its students.

Venado Middle School is a California Distinguished School and National Blue Ribbon School.

Venado Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

4 Deerfield Ave, Irvine, CA

Walnut Neighborhood

Irvine Unified School District

553 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Luis Torres

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
60%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

60%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

17.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

395:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.3%

Female

46.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

49.7%

White

19.4%

Hispanic

18.2%

Two or more races

10.8%

Black

1.5%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#67 Best Public MS in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 student

10/29/2025

I honestly think this school is pretty good. It has a nice layout, and I think the schedule is good. The block day period length is a bit long in my opinion, but it does enable us students to get lots of work done and also lets the teacher get more teaching time. I would totally recommend this schoo...

5.0 other

6/7/2023

I highly recommend this school. My experience with this school is very encouraging. Team Venado from leaders, teachers, counsellors, staff as well as security officers work together and partner closely with parents keeping the students’ best interest in mind. They keep an open mind in dealing with a...

2.0 student

5/18/2023

Learning: I found school here mostly enjoyable. Nothing much to complain about, except the occasional boring science class. No class was really good, but definitely not bad.Special Education: Venado really only has five special education students, but two of them I encounter every day. They're both...

5.0 student

10/8/2019

My experience at this school was great. the lunch was nice, and if you were late, you would get no consequences at all. they were kind and helped me succeed. so far so good!

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Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

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Regency Real Estate Brokers

(949) 899-6114

104 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,108,000 Price

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HPT Realty

(657) 250-7084

40 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,500,000 Price

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RE/MAX Premier Realty

(949) 430-7263

18 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

$630K - $779K Price Range

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Pacific Sterling Properties

(949) 942-8799

47 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$905,000 Price

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(858) 285-4406

50 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,170,000 Price

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Attendance Zone

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List Price Range

$785K - $2.4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,464,700

Median Lot Size

5,227 Sq Ft

% Renters

33%

Average Household Income

$148,452

% of College Grads

58.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,791 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

39.8%

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2 Baths
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft

14851 Jeffrey Rd
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$275,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft

14851 Jeffrey Rd
Unit 69
New 7 days ago

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Premiere Choice Mfd Housing

(949) 438-7768

$175,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft

14851 Jeffrey Rd
Unit 61

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(949) 818-7026

$250,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,488 Sq Ft

14851 Jeffrey Rd
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$1,100,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,096 Sq Ft

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Unit 137
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$1,078,800

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2.5 Baths
1,633 Sq Ft

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Unit 69

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$1,799,000

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2.5 Baths
2,060 Sq Ft

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$2,350,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft

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$719,000

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1.5 Baths
862 Sq Ft

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$1,668,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,121 Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
873+ Sq Ft

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Deerfield Apartment Homes
Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
610+ Sq Ft

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Irvine, CA

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2,592 Sq Ft

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Irvine, CA

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1,550 Sq Ft

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1,091 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Irvine High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Woodbridge High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Arnold O. Beckman High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Willows Park

Hoeptner Park

Harvard Community Park

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Grills

Ranch Park

Flagstone Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field

Deerfield Community Park

Presley Park

Heritage Community Park

College Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer

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California Orange County Irvine 92604 Walnut

Venado Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Irvine, CA and is served by the Irvine Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 553 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Venado Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,464,700. Discover additional schools in the area, like Irvine High School, Woodbridge High School, Arnold O. Beckman High School, and more. Learn more about what Irvine has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Venado Middle School.

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