Marshall Middle School serves 1,453 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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 78% (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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marshall Middle School's student population of 1,453 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Marshall Middle School is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
12%

Hispanic
13%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
39%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
1,453 students attend Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Marshall Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Marshall Middle School offer ?
Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marshall Middle School part of?
Marshall Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Marshall Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School - Minimum Day 12:36pm Release
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 23-24
August 21, 2023 (Monday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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