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27252 Nubles, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3433
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
69.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
51.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 172/1,204 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 257/1,204 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 181 |
| Low-Income Students | 91 (50.3%) |
| English Learners | 10 (5.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 7.5 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.0% to 81.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.3% to 58.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.3-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Carl Hankey Middle compare within the district?
Carl Hankey Middle is No. 8 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carl Hankey Middle rank in California?
Carl Hankey Middle ranks No. 172 of 1,204 in reading and No. 257 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Carl Hankey Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 9 in math among 10 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 34.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carl Hankey Middle compare with other schools in Mission Viejo?
Carl Hankey Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Mission Viejo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Mission ViejoHow does Carl Hankey Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Carl Hankey Middle is No. 18 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Hankey MiddleThis school | 51.0% | 69.7% |
| Fred Newhart Middle | 69.2% | 76.0% |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 67.7% | 78.6% |
