Bernice Ayer Middle vs Vista del Mar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
| Measure | Bernice Ayer Middle San Clemente, California | Vista del Mar Middle San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,334 | #78 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4433 of 15,369 | #1521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 919 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Mar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 64.7).
- •Vista del Mar Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Vista del Mar Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Vista del Mar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Vista del Mar Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.0).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 499.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Mar Middle ranks higher (79.8 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Ayer Middle and Vista del Mar Middle rank in California?
Bernice Ayer Middle is 244th of 1,334 and Vista del Mar Middle is 78th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).