Niguel Hills Middle School
Tel:
(949)234-5360
- Niguel Hills Middle School serves 1,139 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 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 76%.
Top Placements
Niguel Hills Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Niguel Hills Middle School's student population of 1,139 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,139 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Niguel Hills Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1771 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 60% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Community Roots Academy (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hidden Hills Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laguna Niguel Hidden Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
0.7 miles
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)495-0050 0.7 K-5 347 - Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2141 students
0.8 miles
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)364-6100 0.8 9-12 2141 - Laguna Niguel Marian Bergeson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 689 students
1.0 miles
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)643-1540 1.0 K-5 689 - Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
1.6 miles
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)234-5308 1.6 K-5 527 - Laguna Niguel George White Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 621 students
1.7 miles
25422 Chapparosa Park Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)249-3875 1.7 K-5 621
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