Top Rankings
San Diego Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public middle schools serving 25,130 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
177 Schools
3,478 Schools
# Students
94,996 Students
1,875,212 Students
# Teachers
4,297 Teachers
87,766 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #453 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#905 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
232 Students
10,541 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,700 Students
199,355 Students
% Asian Students
14%
11%
# Hispanic Students
42,328 Students
1,021,136 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
54%
# Black Students
6,979 Students
104,497 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
22,394 Students
425,910 Students
% White Students
24%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
350 Students
7,948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,970 Students
103,260 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
9,101
83,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,634
74,656
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,641
77,033
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,693
77,239
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,514
80,324
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,476
86,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,298
291,274
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,263
434,675
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,620
455,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,198
55,052
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,181
52,041
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,004
51,590
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,373
56,387
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,577 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,655 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,577
$19,806
Spending / Student
$23,655
$18,241
Best San Diego Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9700 Ave. Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #33.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #44.
Grant K-8
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5055 July St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5170 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #77.
De Portola Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #88.
Language Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 64th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
Grades: K-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #99.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Audubon K-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8111 San Vicente
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-5800
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-5800
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Clark Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4388 Thorn St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Creative Performing And Media Arts
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Conrad Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
Grades: K-12
| 829 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Muirlands Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Roosevelt International Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #1919.
Correia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4302 Valeta St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
Grades: 7-8
| 676 students
Rank: #2020.
Bethune K-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
Rank: #2121.
Wangenheim Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9230 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #2222.
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
Grades: K-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #2323.
Marston Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #2424.
Farb Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4880 La Cuenta Dr.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 397-6750
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 397-6750
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2525.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Grades: 6-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #2626.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9191 Gramercy Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #2727.
Golden Hill K-8
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1240 33rd St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 236-5600
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 236-5600
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2828.
John Muir Language Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Rank: #2929.
Innovation Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5095 Arvinels Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-5948
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-5948
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #3030.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4345 54th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 560-4460
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 560-4460
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #3131.
Bell Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Briarwood Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1000
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #3232.
Fulton K-8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7055 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-3200
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-3200
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Knox Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1098 S. 49th St.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-5500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Whittier K-12
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3838 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 362-3400
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 362-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
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