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12990 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128-4479
Summary
Bernardo Heights Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
58.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 132/1,204 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 179/1,204 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,487 |
| Low-Income Students | 206 (13.9%) |
| English Learners | 67 (4.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading was unchanged from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math +5.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.4% to 75.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.0% to 61.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
34.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bernardo Heights Middle compare within the district?
Bernardo Heights Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bernardo Heights Middle rank in California?
Bernardo Heights Middle ranks No. 132 of 1,204 in reading and No. 179 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bernardo Heights Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 40.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bernardo Heights Middle compare with other schools in San Diego?
Bernardo Heights Middle is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Bernardo Heights Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bernardo Heights Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardo Heights MiddleThis school | 58.9% | 73.9% |
| Black Mountain Middle | 57.0% | 65.4% |
| Mesa Verde Middle | 77.6% | 81.6% |
