Horace Ensign Intermediate
Newport Beach, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified · Grades 7-8
240th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 81%▲ Improving
Horace Ensign Intermediate ranking
SchoolRow ranks Horace Ensign Intermediate 240th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
Horace Ensign Intermediate test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 833 students tested
Horace Ensign Intermediate students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 924 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.3% | 47.1% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 41.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 8.1% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Horace Ensign Intermediate
Typical home value $2.73M in zip 92663 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Horace Ensign Intermediate
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Isaac L. Sowers MiddleHuntington Beach City Elementary · 4.3 mi away144th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 64% - 6Charles W. Tewinkle MiddleNewport-Mesa Unified · 4.8 mi away617th of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 9Talbert (Samuel E.) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 5.3 mi away156th of 1,294
ELA 75% · Math 60% - 9Ethel Dwyer MiddleHuntington Beach City Elementary · 6.2 mi away205th of 1,294
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 6Douglas MacArthur Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana Unified · 6.4 mi away518th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 10Masuda (Kazuo) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 6.6 mi away81st of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 74% - 10Rancho San Joaquin MiddleIrvine Unified · 6.9 mi away67th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 75% - 10Fulton (Harry C.) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 7 mi away55th of 1,294
ELA 85% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Horace Ensign Intermediate in?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Newport Beach, California.
Is Horace Ensign Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Horace Ensign Intermediate 240th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Horace Ensign Intermediate?
White 47%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (924 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Horace Ensign Intermediate cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92663 is $2.73M 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.