Horace Ensign Intermediate vs International School for Science and Culture
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Newport Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
875 students
International School for Science and Culture
Costa Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
97 students
| Measure | Horace Ensign Intermediate Newport Beach, California | International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,334 | #1425 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4613 of 15,369 | #18921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 875 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Newport Beach | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 58.9).
- •International School for Science and Culture does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 47.2%).
- •International School for Science and Culture does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.3).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate is the larger school with 875 students compared with 97.
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate is a public school while International School for Science and Culture is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horace Ensign Intermediate better than International School for Science and Culture?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Ensign Intermediate ranks higher (63.9 vs 58.9 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 Horace Ensign Intermediate and International School for Science and Culture?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Ensign Intermediate: 875. International School for Science and Culture: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Ensign Intermediate and International School for Science and Culture rank in California?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is 256th of 1,334 and International School for Science and Culture is 1425th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).