Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Beach Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Pacific Beach Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Beach Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Pacific Beach Middle School is ranked #993 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Beach Middle School often compared to?
Pacific Beach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muirlands Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Beach Middle School?
631 students attend Pacific Beach Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pacific Beach Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Beach Middle School?
Pacific Beach Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Beach Middle School offer ?
Pacific Beach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pacific Beach Middle School part of?
I loved this school even though I was only there for sixth grade because then I moved to Colorado it was the best experience of my life, everyone was so fair there no one was necessarily bullied and even though we had uniforms, no one got excluded.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brooklyn
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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