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8204 San Carlos Drive, San Diego, CA 92119-2636
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
64.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
59.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 247/1,204 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 178/1,204 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 980 |
| Low-Income Students | 351 (35.8%) |
| English Learners | 18 (1.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math +8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.5% to 70.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.2% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.8% to 60.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.4-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
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 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 Pershing Middle compare within the district?
Pershing Middle is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 25 6–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pershing Middle rank in California?
Pershing Middle ranks No. 247 of 1,204 in reading and No. 178 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 Pershing Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 25 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.7% meet the reading standard and 44.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pershing Middle compare with other schools in San Diego?
Pershing Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Pershing Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Pershing Middle is No. 16 in reading and No. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pershing MiddleThis school | 59.2% | 64.6% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Challenger Middle | 63.0% | 74.1% |
