Hewes Middle

869 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hewes Middle School, located in the North Tustin area of Santa Ana, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Tustin Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The campus is recognized for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Hewes Middle School is noted for its vibrant school culture and commitment to student development. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent community, Hewes maintains a reputation for being a community-centered school that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional well-being.

869

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hewes Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	353
Black	2
Asian	86
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
361 (41.5 %)
Hispanic
353 (40.6 %)
Asian
86 (9.9 %)
Two or More
64 (7.4 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)730-7348
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 6 281

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 285