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29551 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694-0789
Summary
Ladera Ranch Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
75.9% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 41/1,204 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 46/1,204 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,064 |
| Low-Income Students | 204 (19.2%) |
| English Learners | 22 (2.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 78.9% to 84.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 83.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 64% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 74.7% to 77.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 77.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results held steady.
•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 Ladera Ranch Middle compare within the district?
Ladera Ranch Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ladera Ranch Middle rank in California?
Ladera Ranch Middle ranks No. 41 of 1,204 in reading and No. 46 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 Ladera Ranch Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 10 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.7% meet the reading standard and 59.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ladera Ranch Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Ladera Ranch Middle is No. 3 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladera Ranch MiddleThis school | 75.9% | 81.9% |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 67.7% | 78.6% |
| Carl Hankey Middle | 51.0% | 69.7% |
