Serving 1,132 students in grades 6-8, Black Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Black Mountain Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Mountain Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Black Mountain Middle School?
1,132 students attend Black Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Black Mountain Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Mountain Middle School?
Black Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Black Mountain Middle School offer ?
Black Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Black Mountain Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Black Mountain Middle School located?
Black Mountain Middle School is located in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Rancho Penasquitos.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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