Skip to main content

Very Good

#2376 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Correia Middle

Middle School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA

A San Diego Unified middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4302 Valeta St., San Diego, CA 92107

  • Math 54% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency54.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio24.3:1
District spending per student$20,828
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Correia Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 58% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Correia 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$107,262

Median home value

$1,218,200

Median rent

$2,208/mo

College educated

61.6%

Homeownership

37.2%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Tech MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified3.66–81.2 mi334Compare →
High Tech Middle Media ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified4.36–81.2 mi340Compare →
The Rock AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–121.2 mi403Compare →
De Portola MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.86–8Not available659Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Diego Unified

Schools in district
175
Rank in district
#72 of 174
District spending per student
$20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Correia Middle is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Correia Middle

Correia Middle is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 632 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,376 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Correia Middle

What grades does Correia Middle serve?

Correia Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Correia Middle?

Correia Middle has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Correia Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Correia Middle is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Correia Middle rank in CA?

Correia Middle ranks #2,376 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Correia Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Correia Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Correia Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Correia Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Correia Middle a charter school?

No, Correia Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Correia Middle a Title I school?

No, Correia Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Correia Middle?

36.7% of students at Correia 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 92107)
29,789
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
36.4
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 92107; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.