Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, Carl Hankey Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Hankey Middle serves the northwest part of Mission Viejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Hankey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Hankey Middle School's student population of 181 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
181 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carl Hankey Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Hankey Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Hankey Middle School's ranking?
Carl Hankey Middle School is ranked #1216 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carl Hankey Middle School?
181 students attend Carl Hankey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Carl Hankey Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Hankey Middle School?
Carl Hankey Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carl Hankey Middle School offer ?
Carl Hankey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carl Hankey Middle School part of?
Carl Hankey Middle School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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