Hewes Middle

929 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.

929

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hewes Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	384
Black	10
Asian	74
Two or More	90

Hispanic
384 (41.3%)
White
371 (39.9%)
Two or More
90 (9.7%)
Asian
74 (8.0%)
Black
10 (1.1%)

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:	929
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
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 6 308

Grade 7 320

Grade 8 301