Laguna Niguel Elementary vs Niguel Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Laguna Niguel Elementary Laguna Niguel, California | Niguel Hills Middle Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 5,693 | #248 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8515 of 50,301 | #4499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 61% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 64.5).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 44.6%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.0).
- •Niguel Hills Middle is the larger school with 693 students compared with 456.
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 Laguna Niguel Elementary better than Niguel Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 64.5 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary and Niguel Hills Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Niguel Elementary: 456. Niguel Hills Middle: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Niguel Elementary and Niguel Hills Middle rank in California?
Laguna Niguel Elementary is 597th of 5,693 and Niguel Hills Middle is 248th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).