Serving 678 students in grades 7-8, National City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 678 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
National City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of National City Middle School is 0.24, which is less 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend National City Middle School?
678 students attend National City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of National City Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of National City Middle School?
National City Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does National City Middle School offer ?
National City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is National City Middle School part of?
The school is amazing along with the teachers, their isn't much wrong with the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Juan
16/9/2020
Today was my son 8th grade promotion, it was very disappointing not to see none of my son teachers there. Good way to encourage the kids. Parents if your able to send your child to a different school where the staff actually care about the students, please do so. Then to have their certificated in a manila envelope. It was sad just to think they don't care. Way to go national city middle school staff.
- Posted by Parent - Martha
23/17/2020
Not the best school I've seen way better charter schools. Recces in a garage! That's horrible, just like the food. The teachers are really good though, Very well-trained teachers. The toilets/ bathrooms too are really nasty. Every time I go in the restroom 99% of the time there is pee or poop on the ground.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Okie Dokie
210/17/2011
They make the school seem cool and fun / Exciting .
But once you get their its not worth it .
Do your kids a favor and dont send them here .
Plus , the teachers ( a few love to pick on the kids )
Especially the black ones . ( im not black tho .
Okay , anyways it would be better to take them to a school where its a higher income and with a safe enviroment .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - zombi
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 678 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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