Fred Newhart Middle

25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

newhart.capousd.org/

1,105 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newhart Middle School, located in the master-planned community of Mission Viejo, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Capistrano Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive campus culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with a variety of elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Newhart Middle School fosters a vibrant campus environment through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. Its location in the heart of Mission Viejo provides students with a safe, suburban setting characterized by community involvement and high parent engagement. With a consistent reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to nurturing the "whole child," Newhart remains a focal point of the local educational community.

1,105

Total Students

51.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred Newhart Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	295
Black	16
Asian	150
Two or More	174
Pacific Islander	2

White
466 (42.2%)
Hispanic
295 (26.7%)
Two or More
174 (15.8%)
Asian
150 (13.6%)
Black
16 (1.5%)
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)855-0162
Website:	http://newhart.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 6 377

Grade 7 388

Grade 8 340