For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,625 students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Coast Metro is Saddleback High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,499 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA include Saddleback High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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