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1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037-6299
Summary
Muirlands Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
69.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 69.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 86/1,204 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 86/1,204 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 742 |
| Low-Income Students | 153 (20.6%) |
| English Learners | 20 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.7% to 78.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.0-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly 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 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 58% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.0% to 72.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% 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 slightly 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 Muirlands Middle compare within the district?
Muirlands Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 6–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Muirlands Middle rank in California?
Muirlands Middle ranks No. 86 of 1,204 in reading and No. 86 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 Muirlands Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math among 25 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.3% meet the reading standard and 53.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Muirlands Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Muirlands Middle is No. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muirlands MiddleThis school | 69.9% | 77.9% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Challenger Middle | 63.0% | 74.1% |
