Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Hewes Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hewes Middle serves the northern part of Tustin, CA, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families typically enjoy a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living around 1.4 miles from the zone's edge, which extends up to 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hewes Middle School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
929 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hewes Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hewes Middle School is 0.66, 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
#2200 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Hewes Middle School's ranking?
Hewes Middle School is ranked #2200 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hewes Middle School often compared to?
Hewes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Tustin Middle School, Pioneer Middle School, Santiago Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hewes Middle School?
929 students attend Hewes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hewes Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hewes Middle School?
Hewes Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hewes Middle School offer ?
Hewes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hewes Middle School part of?
Hewes Middle School is part of Tustin Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Hewes Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day Back from Winter Recess
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
Last day of School
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
First day of School
August 12, 2027 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
very nice clean organized school.
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