Oak Crest Middle School

675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 769 students in grades 7-8, Oak Crest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oak Crest Middle School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Oak Crest Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Crest Middle School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1182 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
33%
72%
47%
51%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Crest Middle School's ranking?
Oak Crest Middle School is ranked #1182 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Crest Middle School often compared to?
Oak Crest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diegueno Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Crest Middle School?
769 students attend Oak Crest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oak Crest Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Crest Middle School?
Oak Crest Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Crest Middle School offer ?
Oak Crest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oak Crest Middle School part of?
Oak Crest Middle School is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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