- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mission Viejo, CA
Newhart Middle
Federal NCES profile for Newhart Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060744007270
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newhart Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newhart Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newhart Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744007270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Newhart Middle held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 060744007270 · Mission Viejo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,105 enr · 20.8:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Newhart Middle held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Newhart Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school
Newhart Middle
1,105 students
What this shows Newhart Middle reports 1,105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newhart Middle compares
Newhart Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,105
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 13.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Newhart Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newhart Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newhart Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Mission Viejo
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newhart Middle
How many students attend Newhart Middle?
Newhart Middle has 1,105 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,038 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newhart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newhart Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newhart Middle?
25.5% of students at Newhart Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newhart Middle?
The largest demographic group at Newhart Middle is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newhart Middle?
Newhart Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newhart Middle rank among middle schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Newhart Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Newhart Middle, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.