Very Good
#3333 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Bernardo Heights Middle
Middle School · Poway Unified · San Diego, CA
A Poway Unified middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12990 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
- Math 53% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernardo Heights Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernardo Heights Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,150
Median home value
$875,400
Median rent
$2,760/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| Praxis Elite Sports AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Twin Peaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Oak Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Poway Unified
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #30 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernardo Heights Middle is listed in Poway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernardo Heights Middle
Bernardo Heights Middle is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of Poway Unified, serving approximately 1,501 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,333 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernardo Heights Middle
What grades does Bernardo Heights Middle serve?
Bernardo Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bernardo Heights Middle?
Bernardo Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Heights Middle is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernardo Heights Middle rank in CA?
Bernardo Heights Middle ranks #3,333 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bernardo Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernardo Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bernardo Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernardo Heights Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bernardo Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Bernardo Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernardo Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Bernardo Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernardo Heights Middle?
14.6% of students at Bernardo Heights Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (858) 485-4850
- Area population (ZIP 92128)
- 48,492
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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