Venado Middle School at 4 Deerfield Avenue in the Northwood area of Irvine, CA 92604 serves students in grades 7 and 8 within the Irvine Unified School District. Enrollment is about 553 students, with a student–teacher ratio near 23:1. The gender mix is close to even, with roughly 54% male and 46% female students. Recent state assessment data shows about 61% of students are proficient in math and about 74% are proficient in reading, descriptive outcomes across core subjects. The campus offers core academic instruction alongside elective and exploratory programs that reflect its comprehensive middle grades curriculum. Elementary schools in Irvine transition students to grades 7 and 8 prior to their advancement to high schools, including Irvine High and other district affiliates. A standard single-family residence adjacent to the school is valued at approximately $1,100,000 and frequently incorporated into long-term residential strategies corresponding with school district boundaries. Venado Middle School is recognized as one of the best middle schools in California, offering a public middle school option that corresponds with local academic trajectories and district provisions.