Niguel Hills Middle School vs. Marco Forster Middle School
Should I attend Niguel Hills Middle School or Marco Forster Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Niguel Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Marco Forster Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Niguel Hills Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,186 students in grades 6-8, Marco Forster Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
752 students
1,186 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
409
Grade 7 Students
247
372
Grade 8 Students
257
405
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
67%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
55%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
