Bernice Ayer Middle vs Vista del Mar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice Ayer Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
Vista del Mar Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
| Measure | Bernice Ayer Middle San Clemente, California | Vista del Mar Elementary San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,334 | #351 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4433 of 15,369 | #5756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 919 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 74% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 64.7).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 39.4%).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.6).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 692.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bernice Ayer Middle better than Vista del Mar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Mar Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 64.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bernice Ayer Middle and Vista del Mar Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice Ayer Middle: 919. Vista del Mar Elementary: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Ayer Middle and Vista del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Bernice Ayer Middle is 244th of 1,334 and Vista del Mar Elementary is 351st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).