Black Mountain Middle School
Tel:
(858) 484-1300
Black Mountain Middle School serves 1,319 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Black Mountain Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Black Mountain Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Black Mountain Middle School's student population of 1,319 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,319 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Black Mountain Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Black Mountain Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1080 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 29% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poway Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Black Mountain Middle School is Mt. Carmel High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mesa Verde Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunset Hills Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Sunset Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 454 students
0.0 miles
9291 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1600 0.0 K-5 454 - San Diego Mt. Carmel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,915 student
0.4 miles
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180 0.4 9-12 1,915 - San Diego Sundance Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 439 students
0.7 miles
8944 Twin Trails Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-2950 0.7 K-5 439 - San Diego Adobe Bluffs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 377 students
0.8 miles
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403 0.8 K-5 377 - San Diego Deer Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 491 students
1.0 miles
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064 1.0 K-5 491
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