Newhart Middle School

Newhart Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
25001 Veterans Way,  Mission Viejo, CA
Capistrano Unified School District
3.3
3.1
1,076 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
70%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
29.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,112:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.3%
White
45%
Hispanic
27.4%
Two or more races
14.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#108 Best Public MS in California
#117 Best Public MS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
3.0 Parent
2/15/2020
There is no science to speak of. The teachers are nice and the school is overall good. The gate program could be more challenging the campus is clean.
4.0 NicheUser
5/6/2015
lots of clubs to chose from, staff supported too!
4.0 NicheUser
5/6/2015
Have had great teachers so far. Lots going on with sports, clubs, etc.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 15 Reviews
4.0 student
7/29/2025
This school is okay, however, most kids in this school WILL(in my experience) curse a lot, be pretty disrespectful, act like idiots(not everyone, but a good amount), get out of class to record TikToks, say slurs(or slur adjacent words), etc.I think this happens at a lot of schools though, so… Despit...
1.0 other
5/13/2025
I haven’t gone to this school, but I’d like to all give you a warning about one of the vps, Todd Amon. He used to be a vp at my old school, Niguel Hills. He was inappropriate with the female students. I experienced this as well. He would constantly dress code me (I never got dress coded by anybody e...
2.0 student
4/24/2022
This is my first year going here and I really want to transfer next year. All grade levels are very rude. Some of the teachers are really nice. They give supportive and helpful comments. Otherwise, the other staff members are uncooperative and make children uncomfortable with their surroundings. On...
1.0 parent
4/12/2022
After having an amazing experience at our local elementary school, we had high hopes for Newhart. The first year (before COVID) was great! Unfortunately, since then, the administration does not seem well prepared or qualified to manage the list of ever-growing issues at Newhart. The Principal, Mrs....

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Newhart Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mission Viejo, CA, in the Mission Viejo neighborhood, and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,076 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Newhart Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,298,377. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mission Viejo High School, Silverado High School, Tesoro High School, and more. Learn more about what Mission Viejo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newhart Middle School.

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