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8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129-4405
Summary
Mesa Verde Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
77.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 43/1,204 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 36/1,204 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,178 |
| Low-Income Students | 134 (11.4%) |
| English Learners | 37 (3.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math +3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 78.4% to 84.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 74.9% to 81.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Mesa Verde Middle compare within the district?
Mesa Verde Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mesa Verde Middle rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle ranks No. 43 of 1,204 in reading and No. 36 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 Mesa Verde Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.4% meet the reading standard and 59.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mesa Verde Middle compare with other schools in San Diego?
Mesa Verde Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Mesa Verde Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mesa Verde Middle is No. 2 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde MiddleThis school | 77.6% | 81.6% |
| Bernardo Heights Middle | 58.9% | 73.9% |
| Black Mountain Middle | 57.0% | 65.4% |
