Esencia Middle
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of Capistrano Unified
5 Aprender St., Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694 · (949) 234-9900
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At a glance
349Students enrolled
22:1Student–teacher ratio
22%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6130
Grade 7120
Grade 899
Students
White · 55%192
Hispanic · 16%56
Asian · 16%56
Two or more races · 11%37
Black · 1%5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
129’20
220’21
229’22
284’23
349’24
Location
5 Aprender St. Rancho Mission Viejo
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.