Horace Ensign Intermediate vs Tenaya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 396 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
Tenaya Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
| Measure | Horace Ensign Intermediate Newport Beach, California | Tenaya Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,334 | #766 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4613 of 15,369 | #12327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 875 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 27% |
| city | Newport Beach | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 27.9).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Tenaya Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.3).
- •Tenaya Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 875.
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 Tenaya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Ensign Intermediate ranks higher (63.9 vs 27.9 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 Tenaya Middle?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Ensign Intermediate: 875. Tenaya Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Ensign Intermediate and Tenaya Middle rank in California?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is 256th of 1,334 and Tenaya Middle is 766th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).