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Horace Ensign Intermediate vs. Costa Mesa High School

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School Overview

School
Horace Ensign Intermediate
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Costa Mesa High School
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Horace Ensign 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%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 924 students in grades 7-8, Horace Ensign 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,761 students in grades 7-12, Costa Mesa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
924 students
1,761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horace Ensign Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Costa Mesa High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horace Ensign Intermediate.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Costa Mesa High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
94 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horace Ensign Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Costa Mesa High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horace Ensign Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa 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

#1383 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#3903 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horace Ensign Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Costa Mesa High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
29%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Ensign Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in CA)
50%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Ensign Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in CA)
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Costa Mesa High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horace Ensign Intermediate by grade.
This chart displays the students of Costa Mesa High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
446
296
Grade 8 Students
478
306
Grade 9 Students
-
279
Grade 10 Students
-
283
Grade 11 Students
-
310
Grade 12 Students
-
287

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa 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
42%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa 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
47%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa 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%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horace Ensign Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horace Ensign Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa 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
39%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horace Ensign Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa 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
10%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horace Ensign Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa 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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