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Fred Newhart Middle School vs. La Paz Intermediate

Should you attend Fred Newhart Middle School or La Paz Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fred Newhart Middle School
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
La Paz Intermediate
25151 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Fred Newhart Middle School ranks 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

La Paz Intermediate ranks 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,083 students in grades 6-8, Fred Newhart Middle School 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 707 students in grades 7-8, La Paz 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,083 students
707 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fred Newhart Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Paz Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fred Newhart Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Paz Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fred Newhart Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Paz Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fred Newhart Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Paz Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1283 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1189 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fred Newhart Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Paz Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in CA)
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred Newhart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Paz Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred Newhart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Paz Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in CA)
51%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fred Newhart Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of La Paz Intermediate by grade.
Grade 6 Students
371
-
Grade 7 Students
342
370
Grade 8 Students
370
337

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fred Newhart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fred Newhart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fred Newhart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fred Newhart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fred Newhart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Paz Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fred Newhart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Paz Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fred Newhart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Paz Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fred Newhart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Paz Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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