Farb Middle School

4880 La Cuenta Dr.
San Diego, CA 92124

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.sandiegounified.org

Farb Middle School serves 454 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Math Proficiency
: 33%
Reading Proficiency
: 57%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Farb Middle School's student population of 454 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

454 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Farb Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Farb Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Farb Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

33%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farb Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

57%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farb Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Farb Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

40%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Farb Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

White

31%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Farb Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Farb Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Farb Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

32%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

San Diego Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farb Middle School's ranking?

Farb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Farb Middle School often compared to?

Farb Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Portola Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Farb Middle School?

454 students attend Farb Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Farb Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Farb Middle School?

Farb Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Farb Middle School offer ?

Farb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Farb Middle School part of?

Farb Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Farb Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5 10/5/2018

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 1/17/2018

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 5/16/2016

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Math Proficiency
: 33%
Reading Proficiency
: 57%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education