How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hewes Middle | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Ana, CA | Irvine, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 929 | 1,373 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.6:1 | 29.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.7% | 14.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hewes Middle | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,867 | $14,867 |
| District | Tustin Unified | Tustin Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hewes Middle | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.9% | 15.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.3% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 65.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hewes Middle | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 464.5:1 | 549.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.