Serving 1,129 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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
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Black Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Black Mountain Middle School's student population of 1,129 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Black Mountain Middle School is ranked #959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Black Mountain Middle School often compared to?
Black Mountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Verde Middle School, Oak Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
1,129 students attend Black Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Black Mountain Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 17% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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?
Black Mountain Middle School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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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