PACIFIC TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pacific Trails Middle is a public middle school that is part of the San Dieguito Union High school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 671 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Pacific Trails Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pacific Trails Middle School, located in the Del Mar/Carmel Valley area of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving grades 7–8 within the San Dieguito Union High School District. Known for its modern facilities and commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The campus is recognized for fostering a supportive community culture that balances academic achievement with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-rounded and engaged in their learning environment.
The school benefits from its location in an affluent, educationally focused community, which contributes to strong parental involvement and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Students at Pacific Trails have access to advanced course offerings, elective programs, and technology-integrated classrooms that prioritize critical thinking and collaboration. By maintaining a focus on innovation and student-centered instruction, Pacific Trails Middle School consistently maintains high rankings and a reputation as a top-tier educational institution in the San Diego region.
For more information, contact Pacific Trails Middle at (858) 350-0253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92130-2499
(858) 350-0253
PACIFIC TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in San Diego, CA with about 671 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Dieguito Union High
- Total Students:
- 671
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 671 students
- White
- 52.8%
- Asian
- 33.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.