Mesa Verde Middle School

8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mesa Verde Middle School serves 1,073 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,073 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mesa Verde Middle School's student population of 1,073 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,073 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mesa Verde 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
71%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
79%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
34%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mesa Verde Middle School?
1,073 students attend Mesa Verde Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mesa Verde Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Middle School?
Mesa Verde Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde Middle School offer ?
Mesa Verde Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mesa Verde Middle School part of?
Mesa Verde Middle School is part of Poway Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,073 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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