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#4656 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Borrego Springs Middle
Middle School · Borrego Springs Unified · Borrego Springs, CA
A Borrego Springs Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1315 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Borrego Springs Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Borrego Springs Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,582
Median home value
$380,900
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Borrego Springs Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Borrego Springs Middle is listed in Borrego Springs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Borrego Springs Middle
Borrego Springs Middle is a public middle school in Borrego Springs, CA, part of Borrego Springs Unified, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,656 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Borrego Springs Middle
What grades does Borrego Springs Middle serve?
Borrego Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Borrego Springs Middle?
Borrego Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borrego Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Borrego Springs Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Borrego Springs Middle rank in CA?
Borrego Springs Middle ranks #4,656 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Borrego Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Borrego Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Borrego Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Borrego Springs Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Borrego Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Borrego Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Borrego Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Borrego Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Borrego Springs Middle?
87.2% of students at Borrego Springs 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (760) 767-5335
- Area population (ZIP 92004)
- 3,030
- Area median age
- 60.7
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 92004; 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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