Serving 855 students in grades 6-8, Mission Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Middle serves the eastern part of Escondido, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Middle School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
855 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6859 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Middle School's ranking?
Mission Middle School is ranked #6859 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Middle School often compared to?
Mission Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like United For Success Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Middle School?
855 students attend Mission Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mission Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Middle School?
Mission Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Middle School offer ?
Mission Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mission Middle School part of?
Mission Middle School is part of Escondido Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Mission Middle School located?
Mission Middle School is located in the Central Escondido neighborhood of Escondido, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Central Escondido.
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