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Bernice Ayer Middle

1271 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA, 92673

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 96 of 739 in California

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About Bernice Ayer Middle

People say that Bernice Ayer Middle School in San Clemente, California, is one of the best middle schools in the area and one of the most well-known ones in the state. There are about 22 students for every teacher, so classrooms can support group learning, structured lessons, and one-on-one help with schoolwork. People in San Clemente, California, who are looking for the best middle schools want to know how much the school focuses on academics, character development, and activities outside of school. About 60% of students are good at math, and 74% are good at reading and language arts. This means that they are doing well in school. People often say that Bernice Ayer Middle School is just as good as California's best private middle schools because it puts students first, teaches them well, and gets the community involved. All of these things help students do better in school in the future.

Contact Information

Address

1271 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA, 92673

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Phone

(949) 366-9607

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 74% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
878
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 96 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bernice Ayer Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

96

of 739 in California

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.06%
Asian 1.94%
Hispanic 32.35%
Black 0.23%
Two+ Races 8.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
57.06%
Asian
1.94%
Hispanic
32.35%
Black
0.23%
Two+ Races
8.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 878
47.15%
414 Female
52.73%
463 Male

Student Population

878 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

878 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Bernice Ayer Middle School continues to receive recognition for its high academic performance and positive campus culture. Strong test results, student leadership programs, and active parent involvement have helped maintain its reputation as a top-performing middle school in the region.

FAQ

Q1. What enrichment programs are highlighted at Bernice Ayer?

Ans. Students participate in music ensembles, design labs, and art studios.

Q2. How does the school support reading engagement?

Ans. Book challenges, library events, and classroom reading activities motivate students.

Q3. What community service opportunities exist?

Ans. Students join cleanup projects, donation drives, and leadership service teams.

Q4. Are academic planning tools provided?

Ans. Teachers support course reflections, goal-setting, and progress tracking.

Q5. How does the school encourage respectful interactions?

Ans. SEL lessons, peer-support circles, and counseling programs reinforce respectful behavior.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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