Diegueno Middle School
Diegueno Middle School serves 945 students in grades 7-8.
Diegueno Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (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 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Diegueno Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Diegueno Middle School's student population of 945 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 945 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Rankings
Diegueno Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Diegueno Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #802 out of 9659 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Dieguito Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Diegueno Middle School is La Costa Canyon High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oak Crest Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Flora Vista Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Encinitas Flora Vista Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 460 students10
0.6 miles
1690 Wandering Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4329 0.6 K-6 460 - Encinitas Park Dale Lane Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 464 students10
0.7 miles
2050 Park Dale Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4344 0.7 K-6 464 - Carlsbad Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 595 students10
0.8 miles
8000 Calle Acervo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2000 0.8 K-6 595 - Carlsbad Mission Estancia Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 529 students10
1.1 miles
3330 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2004 1.1 K-6 529 - Encinitas La Costa Canyon High School Math: 51% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,935 student10
1.4 miles
1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136 1.4 9-12 1,935
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