For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 519 students in Laguna Beach, CA. The top ranked public middle school in Laguna Beach, CA is Thurston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Beach, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Laguna Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laguna Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Laguna Beach, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laguna Beach, CA include Thurston Middle School. Laguna Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Laguna Beach?
1 public middle schools are located in Laguna Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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