Thurston Middle
2100 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2240
Summary
Thurston Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
76.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
73.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 101/1,204 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 62/1,204 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 524 |
| Low-Income Students | 93 (17.7%) |
| English Learners | 8 (1.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading was unchanged from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math +8.9 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 72.5% to 83.8% 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 21.7-point reading income gap is slightly 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 97% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.7% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Thurston Middle rank in California?
Thurston Middle ranks No. 101 of 1,204 in reading and No. 62 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Thurston Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Thurston Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
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