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Thurston Middle School vs. Niguel Hills Middle School

Should you attend Thurston Middle School or Niguel Hills Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Thurston Middle School
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Niguel Hills Middle School
29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Thurston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Niguel Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Thurston Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 733 students in grades 6-8, Niguel Hills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
519 students
733 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niguel Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurston Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niguel Hills Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niguel Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niguel Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#683 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1212 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurston Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Niguel Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
57%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niguel Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niguel Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thurston Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Niguel Hills Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
174
255
Grade 7 Students
171
235
Grade 8 Students
174
243
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Two or more races
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thurston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niguel Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Niguel Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thurston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niguel Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thurston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niguel Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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