Niguel Hills Middle School
Niguel Hills Middle School serves 1,072 students in grades 6-8.
Niguel Hills Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Niguel Hills Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Niguel Hills Middle School's student population of 1,072 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,072 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Niguel Hills Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Niguel Hills Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1807 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Niguel Hills Middle School is Capistrano Valley High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Clemente Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 295 students10
0.6 miles
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 606-4937 0.6 K-8 295 - Laguna Niguel Hidden Hills Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 366 students10
0.7 miles
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-0050 0.7 K-5 366 - Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley High School Math: 42% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,105 students10
0.8 miles
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100 0.8 9-12 2,105 - Laguna Niguel Marian Bergeson Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 676 students10
1.0 miles
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540 1 K-5 676 - Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 492 students10
1.6 miles
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308 1.6 K-5 492
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