For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,615 students in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mira Mesa are Challenger Middle School and Wangenheim Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #22.
Wangenheim Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9230 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA include Challenger Middle School and Wangenheim Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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