Farb Middle School
- Farb Middle School serves 421 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Farb Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Farb Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Farb Middle School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Farb Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Farb Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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 School Rank | #3748 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 30% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 26% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Farb Middle School is Serra High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is De Portola Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miller Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 743 students
0.4 miles
4343 Shields St.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8319 0.4 K-5 743 - San Diego Serra High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,579 student
0.5 miles
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8342 0.5 9-12 1,579 - San Diego De Portola Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 898 students
0.7 miles
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8080 0.7 6-8 898 - San Diego Tierrasanta Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 504 students
0.7 miles
5450 Lacuenta Dr.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8255 0.7 K-5 504 - San Diego Hancock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 634 students
1.1 miles
3303 Taussig St.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8310 1.1 K-5 634
School Reviews
| 5 I teach at Farb Middle. I moved with my wife to the Tierrasanta area just shortly before being hired to work at the school. For several years prior to this I taught outside the community where I lived. Although I had many great experiences at the elementary and middle school level, I always wanted to work closer to home and feel more connected as an educator to the community where I lived. It has been my pleasure to work at Farb for the last 10+ years. My oldest is in TK right now, so I will have to be very patient, but he will be Farb Firebird! Mr. HessSep 2018 - Posted by Teacher - Mr. Hess |
| 5 This is a fantastic school. My son did 6th, 7th and part of 8th grade and he loved it. They offer great extracurricular activities including AVID which is such a great program! Teachers and staff were great and always helpful. we were sad to move. - Posted by Parent - sara |
| 5 I would like to know how to get a year book from the 86 - 88 yesor is it possible - Posted by Student/Alumni - jwill |
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