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4880 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego, CA 92124-3015
Summary
Farb Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 506/1,204 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 566/1,204 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 443 |
| Low-Income Students | 300 (67.7%) |
| English Learners | 13 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.7 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 4.5 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math +2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.4% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.7% to 33.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Farb Middle compare within the district?
Farb Middle is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 25 6–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Farb Middle rank in California?
Farb Middle ranks No. 506 of 1,204 in reading and No. 566 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 Farb Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 12 in math among 25 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.3% meet the reading standard and 26.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Farb Middle compare with other schools in San Diego?
Farb Middle is No. 18 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Farb Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Farb Middle is No. 34 in reading and No. 41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farb MiddleThis school | 31.4% | 48.7% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Challenger Middle | 63.0% | 74.1% |
