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1701 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950-4535
Summary
National City Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 26.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 794/1,204 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 700/1,204 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 709 |
| Low-Income Students | 597 (84.2%) |
| English Learners | 232 (32.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period.
•Math +7.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.9% to 42.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 794 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.9% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.3% to 29.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 700 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.1% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 National City Middle compare within the district?
National City Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Sweetwater Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does National City Middle rank in California?
National City Middle ranks No. 794 of 1,204 in reading and No. 700 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 National City Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 10 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.2% meet the reading standard and 25.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does National City Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
National City Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 18 7–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| National City MiddleThis school | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| Bonita Vista Middle | 42.5% | 54.1% |
| Castle Park Middle | 18.7% | 29.5% |
