Esencia Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rancho Mission Viejo, California 92694 · Capistrano Unified
#321 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#5813 of 15,369 nationally
About Esencia Middle
Esencia Middle is a public middle located in Rancho Mission Viejo, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 321st of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 2 schools in Rancho Mission Viejo; Esencia Middle ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Esencia Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Esencia Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Esencia
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
996 students · 0 m away
Oso Grande Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students · 4.1 km away
Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students · 4.2 km away
Ladera Ranch Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students · 4.2 km away
San Juan Hills High
San Juan Capistrano · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students · 4.5 km away
Chaparral Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 4.6 km away
Wagon Wheel Elementary
Coto De Caza · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 5.1 km away
Tesoro High
Las Flores · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students · 5.4 km away
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 5.7 km away
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
260 students · 5.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Esencia Middle a good school?
Esencia Middle has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #321 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Esencia Middle rank in California?
Esencia Middle ranks #321 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #5813 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Esencia Middle?
Esencia Middle had 349 students in 2025.
Is Esencia Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Esencia Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Esencia Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Esencia Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.