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School Comparison

Newhart Middle
vs.
Ladera Ranch Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Newhart Middle
Ladera Ranch Middle
  • Newhart Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Ladera Ranch Middle (536.5:1 vs. 429.3:1).
  • Newhart Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Ladera Ranch Middle (27 vs. 0).
  • Ladera Ranch Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Newhart Middle (140 vs. 123).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Newhart Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Ladera Ranch Middle (179 vs. 168).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Ladera Ranch Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Newhart Middle (140 vs. 123).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Newhart Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Ladera Ranch Middle (27 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Newhart Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Ladera Ranch Middle (536.5:1 vs. 429.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Newhart Middle
$15,819.81
Ladera Ranch Middle
$15,819.81
Local revenue share
Newhart Middle
55.3%
Ladera Ranch Middle
55.3%
State revenue share
Newhart Middle
37.4%
Ladera Ranch Middle
37.4%
Federal revenue share
Newhart Middle
7.3%
Ladera Ranch Middle
7.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Newhart Middle
19.5%
Ladera Ranch Middle
19.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Orange County
$113,702
Orange County
$113,702
Poverty rate
Orange County
9.5%
Orange County
9.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Orange County
43.4%
Orange County
43.4%
Unemployment rate
Orange County
3.9%
Orange County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.