Excellent
#570 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Ladera Ranch Middle
Middle School · Capistrano Unified · Ladera Ranch, CA
A Capistrano Unified middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29551 Sienna Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
- Math 77% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ladera Ranch Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ladera Ranch Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$183,168
Median home value
$1,042,600
Median rent
$3,318/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92694; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hankey MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Las Flores MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Esencia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Niguel Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 733 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #9 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ladera Ranch Middle is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch Middle is a public middle school in Ladera Ranch, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 1,100 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ladera Ranch Middle
What grades does Ladera Ranch Middle serve?
Ladera Ranch Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ladera Ranch Middle?
Ladera Ranch Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Ranch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Ranch Middle is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ladera Ranch Middle rank in CA?
Ladera Ranch Middle ranks #570 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ladera Ranch Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ladera Ranch Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ladera Ranch Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladera Ranch Middle has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ladera Ranch Middle a charter school?
No, Ladera Ranch Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ladera Ranch Middle a Title I school?
No, Ladera Ranch Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladera Ranch Middle?
19.3% of students at Ladera Ranch Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (949) 234-5922
- Area population (ZIP 92694)
- 35,019
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92694; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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