Overview
Ladera Ranch Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Ladera Ranch, California. The school enrolls 1,064 students. It is part of the Capistrano Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCapistrano Unified
County6059
CityLadera Ranch
ZIP92694
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060744011233
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,064
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino10.9%
Black / African American11.2%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races10.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %19%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)