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5170 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120-1220
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
53.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 294/1,204 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 232/1,204 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,013 |
| Low-Income Students | 491 (48.5%) |
| English Learners | 51 (5.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and fell 4.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.4 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 59.5% to 64.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.9% to 55.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Lewis Middle compare within the district?
Lewis Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 25 6–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lewis Middle rank in California?
Lewis Middle ranks No. 294 of 1,204 in reading and No. 232 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 Lewis Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 8 in math among 25 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.3% meet the reading standard and 37.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lewis Middle compare with other schools in San Diego?
Lewis Middle is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Lewis Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Lewis Middle is No. 19 in reading and No. 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis MiddleThis school | 53.5% | 61.3% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Challenger Middle | 63.0% | 74.1% |
