Ladera Ranch Middle

29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

lrms.capousd.org/

1,196 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ladera Ranch Middle School, located in the master-planned community of Ladera Ranch, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, regularly achieving high marks on state assessments. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects and a variety of elective programs, including visual and performing arts, technology, and athletics, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond academics, the school places a heavy focus on character development and community involvement. It benefits from a deeply engaged parent community and state-of-the-art facilities that reflect the modern, family-oriented atmosphere of Ladera Ranch. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, active participants in their local and global communities.

1,196

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ladera Ranch Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	762
Hispanic	128
Black	10
Asian	145
Two or More	148
Pacific Islander	2

White
762 (63.8 %)
Two or More
148 (12.4 %)
Asian
145 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
128 (10.7 %)
Black
10 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)234-5922
Website:	http://lrms.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 400

Grade 7 370

Grade 8 426

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ladera Ranch Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	400
Grade 7	370
Grade 8	426

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ladera Ranch Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	584	48.8%
Male	611	51.1%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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