High Technical Middle Mesa

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High Technical Middle Mesa ranks 757 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

High Technical Middle Mesa is a public charter middle school in San Diego, California that serves 337 students in grades 6-8. This school is part of the High Technical Middle Mesa District, which is ranked 369 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

High Technical Middle Mesa consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 55.52% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 38.77% proficient in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's male students and special education students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of California middle schools. However, the school's Asian and multi-racial student groups have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of California middle schools. High Technical Middle Mesa's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.0% is higher than the state average, and the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 35.91%.

Compared to nearby San Diego Unified School District middle schools, High Technical Middle Mesa generally outperforms in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, High Technical Middle Mesa's ELA proficiency rate was 55.52%, compared to 51.5% at Farb Middle, 78.01% at Muirlands Middle, and 68.49% at De Portola Middle. However, the school's higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate and uneven performance across student subgroups are areas that warrant further investigation and potential improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5331 Mt. Alifan Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111-2622

(619) 510-4600

District: High Technical Middle Mesa District

SchoolDigger Rank:
757^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Asian:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High Technical Middle Mesa ranks better than 72.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.29. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Technical Middle Mesa:

SchoolDigger ranks High Technical Middle Mesa 757^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See High Technical Middle Mesa in the ranking list.)

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High Technical Middle Mesa District:

SchoolDigger ranks High Technical Middle Mesa District 369^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	70.92	667^th	2740	75.7%
2023	63.21	815^th	2802	70.9%
2024	66.29	757^th	2777	72.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.97	366^th	665	45.0%
2023	59.84	280^th	678	58.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.82	246^th	1538	84.0%
2024	84.18	135^th	1550	91.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	77.10	353^rd	2458	85.6%
2023	48.74	1067^th	2549	58.1%
2024	61.11	729^th	2575	71.7%

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Rank History for Female students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	64.85	715^th	2509	71.5%
2023	55.87	922^nd	2547	63.8%
2024	59.58	828^th	2546	67.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.20	151^st	1531	90.1%

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Rank History for Male students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	74.83	535^th	2527	78.8%
2023	68.16	653^rd	2558	74.5%
2024	69.75	634^th	2547	75.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.73	390^th	733	46.8%
2024	28.11	559^th	741	24.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	63.47	636^th	2359	73.0%
2023	51.50	944^th	2391	60.5%
2024	48.84	1015^th	2383	57.4%

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Rank History for White students at High Technical Middle Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	61.93	553^rd	1555	64.4%
2023	54.26	669^th	1552	56.9%
2024	54.97	668^th	1535	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for High Technical Middle Mesa

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2020	49	11	15	27	1	0	11	0	114
2021	94	17	27	70	3	1	20	1	233
2022	133	12	38	105	3	1	53	0	345
2023	138	9	42	112	2	1	32	1	337
2024	137	7	49	107	2	3	33	0	338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Technical Middle Mesa

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	114	n/a	n/a	36
2021	233	11.0	21.1	36.5
2022	345	15.0	23.0	33.9
2023	337	15.0	22.4	35.9
2024	338	19.4	17.3	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High Technical Middle Mesa

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	114	n/a	n/a	36
2021	233	11.0	21.1	36.5
2022	345	15.0	23.0	33.9
2023	337	15.0	22.4	35.9
2024	338	19.4	17.3	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near High Technical Middle Mesa

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
High Technical Middle Mesa	Public, Charter	6-8	5331 Mt. Alifan Dr.	San Diego	92111	San Diego County	High Technical Middle Mesa District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 510-4600	338	19	17.3	40.5%	137 (40.5%)	7 (2.1%)	107 (31.7%)	49 (14.5%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	33 (9.8%)	66.3	757^th of 2777 public middle schools	72.7%		63.2	815^th of 2802 public middle schools	70.9%	58	30.8	30.8	59.1	46.2	61.0	55.5	43.5	33.3	39.1	38.8
Marston Middle	Public	6-8	3799 Clairemont Dr.	San Diego	92117	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 810-7500	674	30	22.8	42.3%	305 (45.3%)	10 (1.5%)	251 (37.2%)	34 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (10.5%)	77.3	540^th of 2777 public middle schools	80.6%		71.2	659^th of 2802 public middle schools	76.5%	119	38.0	38.0	58.0	62.8	58.7	59.7	46.1	52.0	42.8	46.9	$8,617
Creative Performing and Media Arts	Public	6-8	5050 Conrad Ave.	San Diego	92117	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 800-5550	695	36	19.0	69.6%	97 (14.0%)	76 (10.9%)	418 (60.1%)	48 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.5%)	26.4	1974^th of 2777 public middle schools	28.9%		31.8	1751^st of 2802 public middle schools	37.5%	223	19.7	19.7	31.6	32.0	31.6	31.8	19.9	18.3	10.1	16.3	$8,452
Innovation Middle	Public	6-8	5095 Arvinels Ave.	San Diego	92117	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 278-5948	345	20	17.6	75.4%	58 (16.8%)	16 (4.6%)	200 (58.0%)	35 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	33 (9.6%)	55.3	1005^th of 2777 public middle schools	63.8%		46.2	1281^st of 2802 public middle schools	54.3%	276	30.6	30.6	22.0	62.6	53.5	47.9	12.9	44.0	33.3	31.7	$8,563
Montgomery Middle	Public	6-8	2470 Ulric St.	San Diego	92111	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 397-6600	342	19	18.2	83.6%	17 (5.0%)	24 (7.0%)	228 (66.7%)	57 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.1%)	27.7	1907^th of 2777 public middle schools	31.3%		28.9	1856^th of 2802 public middle schools	33.8%	51	14.6	14.6	30.1	30.1	35.4	32.4	21.1	20.0	17.4	19.2	$9,665
Standley Middle	Public	6-8	6298 Radcliffe Dr.	San Diego	92122	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 605-2100	838	36	23.2	42.4%	331 (39.5%)	18 (2.1%)	255 (30.4%)	128 (15.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (12.2%)	90.1	275^th of 2777 public middle schools	90.1%		89.2	294^th of 2802 public middle schools	89.5%	19	51.9	51.9	77.8	71.5	58.0	69.3	66.3	59.0	54.4	60.1	$7,396
Taft Middle	Public	6-8	9191 Gramercy Dr.	San Diego	92123	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 935-2650	375	20	18.9	61.9%	71 (18.9%)	54 (14.4%)	143 (38.1%)	47 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	57 (15.2%)	46.8	1252^nd of 2777 public middle schools	54.9%		50.3	1157^th of 2802 public middle schools	58.7%	95	24.6	24.6	44.5	47.4	48.1	46.6	16.8	29.1	30.0	25.1	$10,631
Pacific Beach Middle	Public	6-8	4676 Ingraham St.	San Diego	92109	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 221-5600	631	29	21.6	41.4%	277 (43.9%)	11 (1.7%)	196 (31.1%)	50 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (15.2%)	94.5	170^th of 2777 public middle schools	93.9%		89.3	290^th of 2802 public middle schools	89.7%	120	52.1	52.1	75.8	83.3	72.1	76.8	69.6	68.5	58.5	65.8	$8,203
Farb Middle	Public	6-8	4880 La Cuenta Dr.	San Diego	92124	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 397-6750	446	28	15.7	66.8%	148 (33.2%)	49 (11.0%)	173 (38.8%)	24 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.8%)	53.2	1059^th of 2777 public middle schools	61.9%		64.3	788^th of 2802 public middle schools	71.9%	271	25.8	25.8	40.5	61.7	50.8	51.5	27.3	29.1	29.2	28.5	$8,739
Muirlands Middle	Public	6-8	1056 Nautilus St.	La Jolla	92037	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 459-4211	695	28	24.5	26.5%	405 (58.3%)	4 (0.6%)	136 (19.6%)	62 (8.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (12.2%)	96.1	118^th of 2777 public middle schools	95.8%		95.9	123^rd of 2802 public middle schools	95.6%	5	61.0	61.0	76.4	82.1	75.6	78.0	67.4	70.4	67.3	68.4	$7,702

Frequently Asked Questions about High Technical Middle Mesa

How many students attend High Technical Middle Mesa?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended High Technical Middle Mesa.

What is the racial makeup of High Technical Middle Mesa?

Students at High Technical Middle Mesa are 41% White, 32% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is High Technical Middle Mesa in?

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Is High Technical Middle Mesa a good school?

High Technical Middle Mesa ranks 757^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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