Diegueno Middle School
Tel:
(760)944-1892
- Diegueno Middle School serves 1,002 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Diegueno Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Diegueno Middle School's student population of 1,002 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,002 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Diegueno Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Diegueno Middle School is 0.40, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #603 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 76% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Dieguito Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Encinitas Flora Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 457 students
0.6 miles
1690 Wandering Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)944-4329 0.6 K-6 457 - Encinitas Park Dale Lane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 489 students
0.7 miles
2050 Park Dale Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)944-4344 0.7 K-6 489 - Carlsbad Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 584 students
0.8 miles
8000 Calle Acervo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)943-2000 0.8 K-6 584 - Carlsbad Mission Estancia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 509 students
1.1 miles
3330 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)943-2004 1.1 K-6 509 - Encinitas La Costa Canyon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1919 students
1.4 miles
1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)436-6136 1.4 9-12 1919
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