Horace Ensign Intermediate

2000 Cliff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663

www.nmusd.us

875 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Horace Ensign Intermediate School, located in the coastal community of Newport Beach, California, serves as a key middle school within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Situated on Cliff Drive, the school provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its efforts to foster a supportive community that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

In addition to its core curriculum, Ensign Intermediate offers a variety of programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom, including extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. By providing a diverse range of learning opportunities and emphasizing character development, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and the challenges of the future.

875

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Ensign Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	364
Black	3
Asian	14
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
432 (49.4%)
Hispanic
364 (41.6%)
Two or More
60 (6.9%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(949)515-6910
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 7 431

Grade 8 444