Rancho San Joaquin Middle School

4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 807 students in grades 7-8, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rancho San Joaquin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Rancho San Joaquin Middle School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
807 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Rancho San Joaquin Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#399 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
42%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
55%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
33%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho San Joaquin Middle School's ranking?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School is ranked #399 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho San Joaquin Middle School often compared to?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Verde, Jeffrey Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho San Joaquin Middle School?
807 students attend Rancho San Joaquin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rancho San Joaquin Middle School offer ?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rancho San Joaquin Middle School part of?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rancho San Joaquin Middle School located?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School is located in the University Park neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in University Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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