Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Beach Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 52%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pacific Beach Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pacific Beach Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pacific Beach Middle School often compared to?
Pacific Beach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muirlands Middle School, Standley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Beach Middle School?
648 students attend Pacific Beach Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pacific Beach Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Beach Middle School?
Pacific Beach Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Beach Middle School offer ?
Pacific Beach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pacific Beach Middle School part of?
Pacific Beach Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2020
I loved this school even though I was only there for sixth grade because then I moved to Colorado it was the best experience of my life, everyone was so fair there no one was necessarily bullied and even though we had uniforms, no one got excluded.
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