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Ladera Ranch Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District has been named a 2021 California Distinguished School. (Ladera Ranch Middle School Photo)
LADERA RANCH, CA Ladera Ranch Middle School is one of just 11 Orange County schools and 102 middle and high schools in California to receive the honor this year. Ladera Ranch Middle School first was named a California Distinguished School award in 2008. It was the only Capistrano Unified School District school awarded this honor for 2021, according to the state.
Principal George Duarte spoke on what it means to be named one of the 11 Orange County Distinguished Schools. At Ladera Ranch Middle School, we believe we were selected because of our Exceptional