Horace Ensign Intermediate serves 977 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Ensign Intermediate's student population of 977 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
977 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horace Ensign Intermediate is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Horace Ensign Intermediate often compared to?
Horace Ensign Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Costa Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Horace Ensign Intermediate?
977 students attend Horace Ensign Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Horace Ensign Intermediate students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Ensign Intermediate?
Horace Ensign Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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