Esencia Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5 Aprender St., Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694 · (949) 234-9900 · Part of Capistrano Unified School District
Rancho Mission Viejo’s School Grade A better than 88% of California school districts
Students
349
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
22%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Esencia Middle
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 170.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Rancho Mission Viejo kids: 6 high schools
On the path
Where Rancho Mission Viejo kids come from and go next. The whole path →
Location
Directions ↗5 Aprender St., Rancho Mission Viejo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6130
Grade 7120
Grade 899
Enrollment over time
129’20
220’21
229’22
284’23
349’24
Up 170.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 55%Hispanic 16%Asian 16%Two or more races 11%Black 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Esencia Middle from Rancho Mission Viejo families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.