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Venado Middle

Irvine Unified · Orange County · 4 Deerfield Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604-3048

(949) 936-6800 · venado.iusd.org

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10/10
#101
Rank 101 out of 1,315
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #109 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #94 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #115 · 91st percentile

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School Overview

Venado Middle sits in the heart of Irvine, one of Southern California's most family-driven planned communities, where strong schools are practically built into the neighborhood blueprint. Serving just seventh and eighth graders, Venado consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with standout performance across English, math, and science — the kind of numbers that appeal to families who take academics seriously. If you're raising kids in Irvine's tree-lined residential corridors and want a two-year stepping stone that genuinely prepares students for the rigors of high school, Venado is a reassuring choice.

Student Demographics

488 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
243 (50%)
White
97 (20%)
Hispanic
72 (15%)
Multiple Races
49 (10%)
Filipino
15 (3%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners100 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged105 (22%)
Students with Disabilities66 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

506
Enrollment
24.1
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #49 · 97th percentile

374 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found