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#3169 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

Diegueno Middle

Middle School · San Dieguito Union High · Encinitas, CA

A San Dieguito Union High middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024

  • Math 64% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$14,521
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Diegueno Middle score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Diegueno 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,166/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Encinitas), 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

$149,080

Median home value

$1,409,700

Median rent

$2,643/mo

College educated

66.8%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jcs - Cedar CoveCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–121.7 mi117Compare →
Oak Crest MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.47–81.8 mi769Compare →
Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–122.2 mi93Compare →
R. Roger Rowe MiddleEnrollment path unverified9.26–83.3 mi212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

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

San Dieguito Union High

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$14,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Diegueno Middle is listed in San Dieguito Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Diegueno Middle

Diegueno Middle is a public middle school in Encinitas, CA, part of San Dieguito Union High, serving approximately 766 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,169 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Diegueno Middle

What grades does Diegueno Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Diegueno Middle?

Diegueno Middle has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Diegueno Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Diegueno Middle is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Diegueno Middle rank in CA?

Diegueno Middle ranks #3,169 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Diegueno Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Diegueno Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Diegueno Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Diegueno Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Diegueno Middle a charter school?

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

Is Diegueno Middle a Title I school?

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

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

16.6% of students at Diegueno 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
766
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 92024)
50,030
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
44.3
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 92024; 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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