Niguel Hills Middle vs Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 6.6/10. In math proficiency, Ladera Ranch Middle leads at 78.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel, CA
6.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
733 students
Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch, CA
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,100 students
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| Metric | Niguel Hills Middle | Ladera Ranch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Growth Score | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.4% | 19.3% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #4,274 of 9,557 | #2,827 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Niguel Hills Middle | Ladera Ranch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% | 78.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 85.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Niguel Hills Middle | Ladera Ranch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 733 | 1,100 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.4% | 19.3% |
| District | Capistrano Unified | Capistrano Unified |
| City | Laguna Niguel | Ladera Ranch |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Laguna Niguel (92677) | Ladera Ranch (92694) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $140,605 | $183,168 |
| Median Home Value | $1,123,000 | $1,042,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,819 | $3,318 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 59.3% | 65.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 28 min |