Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades 6-8
198th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 85%· Stable
Niguel Hills Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Niguel Hills Middle 198th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 85th in 2025.
Niguel Hills Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 625 students tested
Niguel Hills Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 733 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 56.9% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.2% | 29.5% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 4.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Niguel Hills Middle
Typical home value $1.49M in zip 92677 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Niguel Hills Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 10Ladera Ranch MiddleCapistrano Unified · 2.9 mi away39th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 9Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.1 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 10Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleOrange County Department of Education · 3.5 mi away · charter113th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 65% - 7Marco Forster MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.8 mi away490th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 9Don Juan Avila MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.9 mi away132nd of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 66% - 9La Paz IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4 mi away172nd of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 63% - 10Thurston MiddleLaguna Beach Unified · 4.5 mi away78th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Niguel Hills Middle in?
Niguel Hills Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Laguna Niguel, California.
Is Niguel Hills Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Niguel Hills Middle 198th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Niguel Hills Middle?
White 57%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 5% (733 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Niguel Hills Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92677 is $1.49M 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.