Serving 715 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Beach 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacific Beach Middle serves the west part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pacific Beach Middle School's student population of 715 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific Beach Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Beach Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)12.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Beach Middle School's ranking?
Pacific Beach Middle School is ranked #972 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Beach Middle School often compared to?
Pacific Beach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muirlands Middle School, Marston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Beach Middle School?
715 students attend Pacific Beach Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pacific Beach Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Beach Middle School?
Pacific Beach Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Beach Middle School offer ?
Pacific Beach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pacific Beach Middle School part of?
Pacific Beach Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pacific Beach Middle School located?
Pacific Beach Middle School is located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Pacific Beach.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I loved this school even though I was only there for sixth grade because then I moved to Colorado it was the best experience of my life, everyone was so fair there no one was necessarily bullied and even though we had uniforms, no one got excluded.
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