Best middle schools in Santa Ana (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Santa Ana, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 167Hewes MiddleSanta Ana · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 929 students
- 231Douglas MacArthur Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 1,005 students
- 329Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 1,234 students
- 424Stephen R. Fitz IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 534 students
- 514Vista Heritage Global AcademySanta Ana · Charter Middle18% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 612Raymond A. Villa Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 936 students
- 711Willard IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 811Gerald P. Carr IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 886 students
- 910Julia C. Lathrop IntermediateSanta Ana · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 584 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hewes Middle Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 929 |
| 2 | Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,005 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,234 |
| 4 | Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 534 |
| 5 | Vista Heritage Global Academy Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–9 | Charter | 13.7 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 6 | Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 936 |
| 7 | Willard Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.1 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 8 | Gerald P. Carr Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 886 |
| 9 | Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 584 |
Hewes Middle in Santa Ana leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Santa Ana with a Success Index (US) of 66.7. Of the 9 schools shown, 8 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Santa Ana page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Santa Ana?
Hewes Middle in Santa Ana, California ranks first among middle schools in Santa Ana with a Success Index (US) of 66.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 929).
How are middle schools in Santa Ana ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.