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11111 Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego, CA 92127-1411
Summary
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
82.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 82.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 108/1,596 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 242/1,596 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 37:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 88 |
| Low-Income Students | 17 (19.3%) |
| English Learners | 1 (1.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period.
•Math +3.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
82.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
46.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 9 schools for reading and 9 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 11–12 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 Poway to Palomar Middle College High rank in California?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High ranks No. 108 of 1,596 in reading and No. 242 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Poway to Palomar Middle College High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 11–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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