Niguel Hills Middle School
Tel:
(949)234-5360
- Niguel Hills Middle School serves 1,072 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.
- Niguel Hills Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Niguel Hills Middle School's student population of 1,072 students has declined by 10% 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 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Niguel Hills Middle School is 0.55, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1975 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| 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 | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 61% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- San Clemente Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 295 students
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 Grades: K-5 | 366 students
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 Grades: 9-12 | 2,105 students
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 Grades: K-5 | 676 students
1.0 miles
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)643-1540 1.0 K-5 676 - Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 492 students
1.6 miles
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)234-5308 1.6 K-5 492
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