Diegueno Middle School
Diegueno Middle School serves 805 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diegueno Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Diegueno Middle School's student population of 805 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
805 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
20%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
65%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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