Serving 875 students in grades 7-8, Horace Ensign Intermediate 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace Ensign Intermediate serves the western part of Costa Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Ensign Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horace Ensign Intermediate's student population of 875 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
875 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Motto
Seabees pave the way for success.
School Rankings
Horace Ensign Intermediate 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 Horace Ensign Intermediate is 0.58, which is less 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
#1395 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Seabees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Ensign Intermediate's ranking?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is ranked #1395 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Horace Ensign Intermediate often compared to?
Horace Ensign Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School, Costa Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Horace Ensign Intermediate?
875 students attend Horace Ensign Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Horace Ensign Intermediate students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Ensign Intermediate?
Horace Ensign Intermediate has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horace Ensign Intermediate offer ?
Horace Ensign Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Horace Ensign Intermediate part of?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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