Pacific Trails Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Diego, California 92130 · San Dieguito Union High
#35 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#1034 of 15,369 nationally
About Pacific Trails Middle
Pacific Trails Middle is a public middle located in San Diego, in the San Dieguito Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 971 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 35th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 971.
There are 268 schools in San Diego; Pacific Trails Middle ranks 10th of 259 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.9
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 Pacific Trails Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pacific Trails Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canyon Crest Academy
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,147 students · 354 m away
Solana Ranch Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students · 948 m away
Pacific Sky
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students · 1.2 km away
Sycamore Ridge
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students · 1.3 km away
Ashley Falls Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students · 2.2 km away
Westview High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,116 students · 3.6 km away
Mesa Verde Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students · 3.7 km away
Torrey Pines High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students · 3.7 km away
Park Village Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
671 students · 3.8 km away
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students · 3.8 km away
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Bonita Vista Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pacific Trails Middle a good school?
Pacific Trails Middle has a Success Index (US) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #35 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 Pacific Trails Middle rank in California?
Pacific Trails Middle ranks #35 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #1034 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pacific Trails Middle?
Pacific Trails Middle had 971 students in 2025.
Is Pacific Trails Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Pacific Trails Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pacific Trails Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pacific Trails Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.