Diegueno Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Encinitas, California 92024 · San Dieguito Union High
#97 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#1764 of 15,369 nationally
About Diegueno Middle
Diegueno Middle is a public middle located in Encinitas, in the San Dieguito Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 737 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 97th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 737.
There are 10 schools in Encinitas; Diegueno Middle ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Diegueno Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Diegueno Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students · 462 m away
Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students · 1.1 km away
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students · 1.2 km away
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students · 1.5 km away
La Costa Canyon High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 2.1 km away
La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students · 2.4 km away
El Camino Creek Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students · 2.6 km away
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students · 2.7 km away
Oak Crest Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
758 students · 2.8 km away
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
479 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diegueno Middle a good school?
Diegueno Middle has a Success Index (US) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Diegueno Middle rank in California?
Diegueno Middle ranks #97 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #1764 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Diegueno Middle?
Diegueno Middle had 737 students in 2025.
Is Diegueno Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Diegueno Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Diegueno Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Diegueno Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.