For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 574 students in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Side Costa Mesa are Monte Vista Independent Study and International School For Science And Culture. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
International School For Science And Culture
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA include Monte Vista Independent Study and International School For Science And Culture.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa?
the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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