Niguel Hills Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laguna Niguel, California 92677 · Capistrano Unified
#248 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#4499 of 15,369 nationally
About Niguel Hills Middle
Niguel Hills Middle is a public middle school located in Laguna Niguel, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 693 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 248th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 693.
There are 9 schools in Laguna Niguel; Niguel Hills Middle ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Niguel Hills Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Niguel Hills Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
249 students · 1.1 km away
Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
780 students · 1.1 km away
Marian Bergeson Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.3 km away
Capistrano Valley High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students · 1.6 km away
Hidden Hills Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students · 1.7 km away
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 2.3 km away
George White Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 2.8 km away
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students · 3.5 km away
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students · 3.7 km away
Moulton Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
Rancho Milpitas Middle
Milpitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
Sinaloa Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
Barstow Intermediate
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 5–6
692 students
Tioga Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
692 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Niguel Hills Middle a good school?
Niguel Hills Middle has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #248 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Niguel Hills Middle rank in California?
Niguel Hills Middle ranks #248 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #4499 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Niguel Hills Middle?
Niguel Hills Middle had 693 students in 2025.
Is Niguel Hills Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Niguel Hills Middle is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Niguel Hills Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Niguel Hills Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.