Ladera Ranch Middle vs La Paz Intermediate
La Paz Intermediate has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 7.2/10. Ladera Ranch Middle is significantly larger with 1,100 students, about 1.6× the size of La Paz Intermediate (707). 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.
Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch, CA
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,100 students
La Paz Intermediate
Mission Viejo, CA
8.1/10
Middle School7th – 8th
707 students
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| Metric | Ladera Ranch Middle | La Paz Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.3% | 41.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #2,827 of 9,557 | #1,157 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ladera Ranch Middle | La Paz Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 60.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 74.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Ladera Ranch Middle | La Paz Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 707 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.0:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.3% | 41.7% |
| District | Capistrano Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
| City | Ladera Ranch | Mission Viejo |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ladera Ranch (92694) | Mission Viejo (92691) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $183,168 | $135,779 |
| Median Home Value | $1,042,600 | $916,800 |
| Median Rent | $3,318 | $2,517 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.0% | 46.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 26 min |