School Overview
Las Flores Middle School is a public middle school located in the master-planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking well within the state for its standardized test performance and comprehensive curriculum. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, visual and performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage social and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Las Flores Middle School places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to prepare students for the transition to high school through a balance of rigorous study and social-emotional learning. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and enjoys a reputation for being a tight-knit campus within the larger suburban landscape of Orange County. Its location on Antonio Parkway provides a central hub for families in the area, contributing to a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood engagement.
593
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Flores Middle
Demographic Student Count
White332
Hispanic92
Black7
Asian91
Two or More70
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    332 (56.0%)
  • Hispanic
    92 (15.5%)
  • Asian
    91 (15.3%)
  • Two or More
    70 (11.8%)
  • Black
    7 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Capistrano Unified
Phone: (949)589-6543
Website: http://lfms.capousd.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51
Grades Taught
Grade 6 202
Grade 7 193
Grade 8 198

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Las Flores Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6202
Grade 7193
Grade 8198
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Las Flores Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28648.2%
Male30751.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)