De Portola Middle School

11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
De Portola Middle School serves 666 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (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 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

De Portola Middle School's student population of 666 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
666 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of De Portola Middle School is 0.75, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
67%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
34%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
32%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in De Portola Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are De Portola Middle School often compared to?
De Portola Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend De Portola Middle School?
666 students attend De Portola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of De Portola Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Portola Middle School?
De Portola Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Portola Middle School offer ?
De Portola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is De Portola Middle School part of?
De Portola Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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