Black Mountain Middle School

9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Black Mountain Middle School serves 1,175 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,175 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Math Proficiency
: 68%
Reading Proficiency
: 71%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Black Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Black Mountain Middle School's student population of 1,175 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

1,175 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Black Mountain Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Black Mountain Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Black Mountain Middle School is 0.73, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

68%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Mountain 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

71%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Mountain 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

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

28%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Black Mountain Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

19%

56%

Black

White

38%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Black Mountain Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Black Mountain Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Black Mountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Poway Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Mountain Middle School's ranking?

Black Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Black Mountain Middle School?

1,175 students attend Black Mountain Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Black Mountain Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Mountain Middle School?

Black Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Black Mountain Middle School offer ?

Black Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Black Mountain Middle School part of?

Black Mountain Middle School is part of Poway Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,175 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Math Proficiency
: 68%
Reading Proficiency
: 71%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education