Summary:
Zip code 92705 in Santa Ana, California, contains one middle school, Hewes Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Tustin Unified School District.
Hewes Middle is a consistently high-performing school, maintaining a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 20% of all California middle schools for the past three years. A standout feature is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.2%, which is significantly better than both the district and state averages, indicating a strong, engaged school community. The school performs close to or above district averages in core subjects, with particular strength in 6th-grade English and math.
While the school's overall performance is strong, there is a noticeable dip in 7th-grade proficiency scores compared to 6th grade, which may be an area of focus. Science scores, though above the state average, are slightly below the district average. With a student-teacher ratio of 25-to-1, the school delivers these solid academic results efficiently, serving a diverse student population where about 40% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
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