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25001 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-2735
Summary
Fred Newhart Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
76.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
69.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 69.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 104/1,204 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 91/1,204 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,105 |
| Low-Income Students | 373 (33.8%) |
| English Learners | 66 (6.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.2% to 78.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.0% to 71.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.4-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Fred Newhart Middle compare within the district?
Fred Newhart Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Fred Newhart Middle rank in California?
Fred Newhart Middle ranks No. 104 of 1,204 in reading and No. 91 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 Fred Newhart Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 5 in math among 10 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.4% meet the reading standard and 47.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Fred Newhart Middle compare with other schools in Mission Viejo?
Fred Newhart Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Mission Viejo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Mission ViejoHow does Fred Newhart Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Fred Newhart Middle is No. 10 in reading and No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Newhart MiddleThis school | 69.2% | 76.0% |
| Carl Hankey Middle | 51.0% | 69.7% |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 67.7% | 78.6% |
