Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
39th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
29551 Sienna Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922Official website ↗NCES ID 060744011233Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ladera Ranch Middle 39th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 97th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,012 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,100 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.4% | 64.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 12.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 11.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 10.3% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.28M in zip 92694 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ladera Ranch Middle
- #194Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 1.5 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▼13 · Math 58% ▼18Compare - #105Las Flores MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away105th of 1,294
ELA 78% ▼4 · Math 68% ▼8Compare - #70Esencia MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away70th of 1,294
ELA 79% ▼3 · Math 74% ▼2Compare - #198Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.9 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% ▼12 · Math 58% ▼18Compare - #112Fred Newhart MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.3 mi away112th of 1,294
ELA 77% ▼5 · Math 68% ▼8Compare - #172La Paz IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 3.5 mi away172nd of 1,294
ELA 70% ▼12 · Math 63% ▼13Compare - #113Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleOrange County Department of Education · 4.4 mi away · charter113th of 1,294
ELA 80% ▼2 · Math 65% ▼11Compare - #146Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.7 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% ▼11 · Math 65% ▼11Compare
What school district is Ladera Ranch Middle in?
Ladera Ranch Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Ladera Ranch, California.
Is Ladera Ranch Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ladera Ranch Middle 39th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ladera Ranch Middle?
White 65%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 10% (1,100 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ladera Ranch Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92694 is $1.28M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.