Serving 980 students in grades 7-8, Pacific Trails Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Pacific Trails Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Trails Middle School is 0.66, 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 Trails Middle School is ranked #167 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Trails Middle School often compared to?
Pacific Trails Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Trails Middle School?
980 students attend Pacific Trails Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pacific Trails Middle School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Trails Middle School?
Pacific Trails Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Trails Middle School offer ?
Pacific Trails Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pacific Trails Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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