Niguel Hills Middle vs Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Niguel Hills Middle Laguna Niguel, California | Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,334 | #1189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4499 of 15,369 | #15814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 693 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niguel Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 63.5).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 44.6%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.9).
- •Niguel Hills Middle is the larger school with 693 students compared with 249.
- •Niguel Hills Middle is a public school while Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts 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 Niguel Hills Middle better than Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Niguel Hills Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 63.5 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 Niguel Hills Middle and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niguel Hills Middle: 693. Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niguel Hills Middle and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts rank in California?
Niguel Hills Middle is 248th of 1,334 and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is 1189th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).