Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Newhart Middle School is a suburban public school in Mission Viejo, California that is part of Capistrano Unified School District. It serves 1,083 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.4:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,083 Students

53 Teachers

25001 Veterans Way

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Newhart Middle School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Newhart Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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