Diegueno Middle School

2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 780 students in grades 7-8, Diegueno Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 75%
  • : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Diegueno Middle School's student population of 780 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
780 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Diegueno Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
75%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diegueno Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
74%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diegueno Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
22%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
66%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Diegueno Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diegueno Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Diegueno Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Diegueno Middle School often compared to?
Diegueno Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Crest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Diegueno Middle School?
780 students attend Diegueno Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Diegueno Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diegueno Middle School?
Diegueno Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Diegueno Middle School offer ?
Diegueno Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Diegueno Middle School part of?
Diegueno Middle School is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 75%
  • : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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