Fred Newhart Middle vs Las Flores Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Newhart Middle
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
Las Flores Middle
Las Flores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
| Measure | Fred Newhart Middle Mission Viejo, California | Las Flores Middle Las Flores, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,334 | #120 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2788 of 15,369 | #2084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,105 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Las Flores |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Flores Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 72.7).
- •Las Flores Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Las Flores Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Las Flores Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 33.6%).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.0).
- •Fred Newhart Middle is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 593.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fred Newhart Middle better than Las Flores Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Las Flores Middle ranks higher (76.5 vs 72.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fred Newhart Middle and Las Flores Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Las Flores in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Newhart Middle: 1,105. Las Flores Middle: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Newhart Middle and Las Flores Middle rank in California?
Fred Newhart Middle is 153rd of 1,334 and Las Flores Middle is 120th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).