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Niguel Hills Middle School vs. Aliso Viejo Middle School

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School Overview

School
Niguel Hills Middle School
29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Aliso Viejo Middle School
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Niguel Hills Middle School 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%)

Aliso Viejo Middle School 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%)
Overview
Serving 733 students in grades 6-8, Niguel Hills Middle School 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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 799 students in grades 6-8, Aliso Viejo Middle School 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
733 students
799 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niguel Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aliso Viejo Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niguel Hills Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aliso Viejo Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niguel Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aliso Viejo Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niguel Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aliso Viejo Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1212 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1082 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Niguel Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aliso Viejo Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in CA)
62%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niguel Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aliso Viejo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niguel Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano 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 Aliso Viejo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Niguel Hills Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aliso Viejo Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
255
261
Grade 7 Students
235
271
Grade 8 Students
243
267

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aliso Viejo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aliso Viejo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aliso Viejo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aliso Viejo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aliso Viejo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aliso Viejo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Niguel Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aliso Viejo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niguel Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aliso Viejo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niguel Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aliso Viejo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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