Los Alisos Intermediate

595 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Los Alisos Intermediate School, located in the heart of Mission Viejo, California, is a key academic institution within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is known for fostering a supportive transition between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core academics—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with a variety of elective programs designed to help students discover their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Los Alisos is deeply committed to building a positive school culture characterized by character development and student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and a sense of community. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Los Alisos Intermediate aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Mission Viejo community.

595

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Alisos Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	429
Black	2
Asian	47
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
429 (72.3%)
White
93 (15.7%)
Asian
47 (7.9%)
Two or More
21 (3.5%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)830-9700
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 301