Best middle schools in Poway Unified (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Poway Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 182Oak Valley MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 1,503 students
- 279Mesa Verde MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 1,178 students
- 375Black Mountain MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 1,077 students
- 475Bernardo Heights MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 1,487 students
- 571Meadowbrook MiddlePoway · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 972 students
- 669Twin Peaks MiddlePoway · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 1,164 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Valley Middle San Diego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.6 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,503 |
| 2 | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79.3 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,178 |
| 3 | Black Mountain Middle San Diego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,077 |
| 4 | Bernardo Heights Middle San Diego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,487 |
| 5 | Meadowbrook Middle Poway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.0 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 972 |
| 6 | Twin Peaks Middle Poway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,164 |
Oak Valley Middle in San Diego leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Poway Unified with a Success Index (US) of 81.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Poway Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Poway Unified?
Oak Valley Middle in San Diego, California ranks first among middle schools in Poway Unified with a Success Index (US) of 81.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,503).
How are middle schools in Poway Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.