For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,801 students in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Otay Mesa West are Launch Virtual Academy, Montgomery Middle School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Grades: 7-12
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Picador Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Iris St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA include Launch Virtual Academy, Montgomery Middle School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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