At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,064
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
19%-46.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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
White
0.1%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
11.2%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
10.7%
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.