Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, High Technical Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)57%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend High Technical Middle School?
322 students attend High Technical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of High Technical Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Technical Middle School?
High Technical Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Technical Middle School offer ?
High Technical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Technical Middle School part of?
High Technical Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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