Innovation Middle
349 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Innovation Middle School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a unique 6th through 8th-grade campus that emphasizes a personalized, technology-integrated approach to learning. As a 1:1 school, it focuses on preparing students for the 21st-century workforce by embedding digital literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving into its core curriculum. The school is known for its "Innovation" identity, which encourages students to move beyond traditional rote memorization and engage in project-based learning that connects academic concepts to real-world applications.
The school community prides itself on a culture that balances rigorous academic standards with a supportive, inclusive environment. Beyond the classroom, Innovation Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to foster student passions and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing student agency and utilizing innovative teaching strategies, the school aims to create a dynamic educational experience that transitions students effectively from middle school to high school, equipping them with the adaptability and skills necessary for future success.
The school community prides itself on a culture that balances rigorous academic standards with a supportive, inclusive environment. Beyond the classroom, Innovation Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to foster student passions and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing student agency and utilizing innovative teaching strategies, the school aims to create a dynamic educational experience that transitions students effectively from middle school to high school, equipping them with the adaptability and skills necessary for future success.
349
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic | 204 |
| Black | 18 |
| Asian | 31 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic204 (58.5 %)
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White62 (17.8 %)
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Two or More32 (9.2 %)
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Asian31 (8.9 %)
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Black18 (5.2 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.6 %)
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 Diego Unified |
| Phone: | (858)278-5948 |
| Website: | http://www.innovation.sandiegounified.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 349 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 213 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 67 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
143
Grade 7
100
Grade 8
106
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 143 |
| Grade 7 | 100 |
| Grade 8 | 106 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 142 | 40.7% |
| Male | 207 | 59.3% |
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