At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
980
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
36%-29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Pershing Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in San Diego, California. The school enrolls 980 students. It is part of the San Diego Unified 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.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSan Diego Unified
County6073
CitySan Diego
ZIP92119
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063432005536
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment980
White49.8%
Hispanic / Latino29.7%
Black / African American4.9%
Asian5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races8.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
49.8%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
4.9%
Asian
5.7%
Two+
8.9%
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.