At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
737
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
16%-49.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Diegueno Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Encinitas, California. The school enrolls 737 students. It is part of the San Dieguito Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSan Dieguito Union High
County6073
CityEncinitas
ZIP92024
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063438008186
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment737
White66.6%
Hispanic / Latino20.8%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races9.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
66.6%
Hispanic
20.8%
Black
0.5%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
9.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.