Diegueno Middle

2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024

790 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Diegueno Middle School, located in the coastal community of Encinitas, California, is part of the San Dieguito Union High School District. The school serves students in grades 7 and 8 and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances core subjects like English, mathematics, science, and history with a wide array of elective programs, including visual and performing arts, technology, and world languages.

Beyond the classroom, Diegueno Middle School is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community and student well-being. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful peer connections. By prioritizing both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, Diegueno aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

790

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Diegueno Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	164
Black	4
Asian	18
Two or More	75
American Indian	2

White
526 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
164 (20.8 %)
Two or More
75 (9.5 %)
Asian
18 (2.3 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Dieguito Union High
Phone:	(760)944-1892
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 385

Grade 8 405