Farb Middle School
- Farb Middle School serves 415 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Farb Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Farb Middle School's student population of 415 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Farb Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Farb Middle School is 0.71, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3593 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 34% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 26% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 735 students
0.4 miles
4343 Shields St.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8319 0.4 K-5 735 - San Diego Serra High School Grades: 9-12 | 1650 students
0.5 miles
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8342 0.5 9-12 1650 - San Diego De Portola Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 932 students
0.7 miles
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8080 0.7 6-8 932 - San Diego Tierrasanta Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 506 students
0.7 miles
5450 Lacuenta Dr.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8255 0.7 K-5 506 - San Diego Hancock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 625 students
1.1 miles
3303 Taussig St.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858)496-8310 1.1 K-5 625
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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