Mesa Verde Middle

Summary:

Mesa Verde Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in San Diego, California, serving 1,040 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Poway Unified School District, which is ranked 125 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mesa Verde Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, placing in the top 2% for the 2023-2024 school year. The school excels across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% for African American students, top 4% for English Language Learners, and top 1% for Special Education students. Mesa Verde students significantly outperform the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). For example, in 2023-2024, 82.86% of Mesa Verde students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide and 73.54% in the Poway Unified district. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Mesa Verde Middle outperforms the nearby Meadowbrook Middle and Bernardo Heights Middle schools in the Poway Unified district, the differences are not as stark as the comparison to the state and district averages, suggesting that the Poway Unified district as a whole is performing well above the state average. However, when comparing Mesa Verde Middle to schools in the San Diego Unified School District, such as Marshall Middle and Wangenheim Middle, the performance gap is much more significant, highlighting the disparity in educational outcomes between the high-performing Poway Unified district and the more average-performing San Diego Unified district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8375 Entreken Way
       San Diego, CA  92129-4405


(858) 538-5478

District: Poway Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,734 Help


Students who attend Mesa Verde Middle usually attend:

High:    Westview High

Feeder schools for Mesa Verde Middle:

Elementary:    Canyon View Elementary
    Deer Canyon Elementary
    Park Village Elementary
    Sundance Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.9 Help
Number of students:  1,040

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
41.5%
White:
33.7%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mesa Verde Middle ranks better than 98.2% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Poway Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mesa Verde Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (41.5%), White (33.7%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Middle is 24.9, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Poway Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesa Verde Middle is $6,734. 3 middle schools in the Poway Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesa Verde Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Verde Middle 50th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mesa Verde Middle in the ranking list.)

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Poway Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Poway Unified 125th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesa Verde Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.23 113th 1769 93.6%
2005 92.85 69th 1777 96.1%
2006 94.36 55th 1804 97.0%
2007 92.76 73rd 1999 96.3%
2008 93.25 52nd 2005 97.4%
2009 89.68 108th 2063 94.8%
2010 90.06 101st 2179 95.4%
2011 87.70 136th 2236 93.9%
2012 87.49 138th 2259 93.9%
2013 87.96 125th 2379 94.7%
2015 96.27 69th 2477 97.2%
2016 95.54 84th 2497 96.6%
2017 95.00 125th 2508 95.0%
2018 92.79 177th 2480 92.9%
2019 95.34 122nd 2715 95.5%
2022 97.38 76th 2740 97.2%
2023 97.87 59th 2802 97.9%
2024 98.00 50th 2777 98.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.14 176th 462 61.9%
2019 71.87 152nd 554 72.6%
2022 82.83 82nd 665 87.7%
2023 83.30 85th 678 87.5%
2024 78.40 131st 699 81.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.72 145th 1364 89.4%
2019 92.53 54th 1442 96.3%
2023 88.40 63rd 1529 95.9%
2024 96.05 28th 1477 98.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.85 39th 1538 97.5%
2024 99.71 8th 1550 99.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.10 205th 2230 90.8%
2019 85.98 202nd 2369 91.5%
2022 96.70 54th 2458 97.8%
2023 96.58 63rd 2549 97.5%
2024 94.92 105th 2575 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.71 177th 2262 92.2%
2019 94.30 121st 2380 94.9%
2022 97.12 65th 2509 97.4%
2023 97.70 51st 2547 98.0%
2024 97.85 34th 2546 98.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.46 53rd 1369 96.1%
2019 94.69 58th 1491 96.1%
2022 98.24 26th 1531 98.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.48 26th 193 86.5%
2023 96.06 5th 197 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.77 165th 2273 92.7%
2019 95.27 119th 2407 95.1%
2022 96.92 80th 2527 96.8%
2023 97.24 73rd 2558 97.1%
2024 97.30 68th 2547 97.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.25 169th 700 75.9%
2019 76.81 160th 745 78.5%
2022 84.59 49th 733 93.3%
2023 83.78 58th 718 91.9%
2024 84.61 53rd 741 92.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.40 4th 637 99.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.79 253rd 2072 87.8%
2019 89.90 135th 2213 93.9%
2022 92.88 93rd 2359 96.1%
2023 93.47 98th 2391 95.9%
2024 94.26 86th 2383 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mesa Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.66 345th 1496 76.9%
2019 82.75 209th 1602 87.0%
2022 84.92 149th 1555 90.4%
2023 85.37 146th 1552 90.6%
2024 88.23 103rd 1535 93.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Mesa Verde Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 299 5 113 31 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 931 21 385 101 2 n/a n/a 0 1440
1996 931 21 385 101 2 n/a n/a 0 1440
1997 959 30 395 74 1 n/a n/a 0 1459
1998 974 33 391 85 1 n/a n/a 0 1484
1999 961 42 381 90 5 n/a n/a 0 1479
2000 920 37 393 94 5 n/a n/a 38 1487
2001 902 29 401 108 4 n/a n/a 48 1492
2002 920 47 437 100 4 n/a n/a 34 1542
2003 920 47 437 100 4 n/a n/a 34 1542
2004 905 45 453 104 6 n/a n/a 37 1550
2005 864 46 424 112 7 n/a n/a 39 1492
2006 775 41 407 105 5 n/a n/a 47 1380
2007 780 40 429 87 5 n/a n/a 49 1390
2008 744 39 433 91 6 n/a n/a 0 1313
2009 727 33 436 97 4 7 47 0 1351
2010 685 23 400 107 2 8 99 0 1324
2011 665 21 424 120 2 8 55 0 1295
2012 626 20 466 115 1 9 56 0 1293
2013 580 28 498 113 5 8 54 0 1286
2014 591 30 506 105 5 6 69 0 1312
2015 552 29 513 98 5 7 69 0 1273
2016 518 29 560 91 1 9 67 0 1275
2017 472 31 573 93 2 11 76 0 1258
2018 492 29 573 116 4 15 115 0 1344
2019 485 28 524 139 2 10 151 0 1339
2020 474 23 484 157 2 4 206 0 1350
2021 409 16 456 134 1 1 150 3 1170
2022 369 17 420 124 0 3 137 3 1073
2023 350 10 432 112 1 1 132 2 1040

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Mesa Verde Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 448 1.2 373.3 3.1
1995 1440 57.4 25.1 6.9
1996 1440 57.4 25.1 6.9
1997 1459 59.9 24.4 6.7
1998 1484 63.4 23.4 5.9
1999 1479 61.4 24.1 5.1
2000 1487 59.8 24.9 6.1
2001 1492 66.0 22.6 8.7
2002 1542 66.4 23.2 5.8
2003 1542 66.4 23.2 5.8
2004 1550 58.9 26.3 6.6
2005 1492 61.5 24.3 8.1
2006 1380 57.7 23.9 8.3
2007 1390 58.1 23.9 7.7
2008 1313 59.5 22.1 7.9
2009 1351 50.0 23.9 6.4
2010 1324 45.8 28.8 8
2011 1295 n/a n/a 8.8
2012 1293 44.0 29.3 n/a
2013 1286 45.7 28.1 10.5
2014 1312 47.0 27.8 12.3
2015 1273 49.0 25.9 13.7
2016 1275 51.0 25.0 12.2
2017 1258 46.8 26.8 11.1
2018 1344 52.9 25.3 15.1
2019 1339 53.9 24.8 15
2020 1350 n/a n/a 12.8
2021 1170 51.1 22.8 12.3
2022 1073 46.9 22.8 10.4
2023 1040 41.7 24.9 9.5

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 Mesa Verde Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 448 1.2 373.3 3.1
1995 1440 57.4 25.1 6.9
1996 1440 57.4 25.1 6.9
1997 1459 59.9 24.4 6.7
1998 1484 63.4 23.4 5.9
1999 1479 61.4 24.1 5.1
2000 1487 59.8 24.9 6.1
2001 1492 66.0 22.6 8.7
2002 1542 66.4 23.2 5.8
2003 1542 66.4 23.2 5.8
2004 1550 58.9 26.3 6.6
2005 1492 61.5 24.3 8.1
2006 1380 57.7 23.9 8.3
2007 1390 58.1 23.9 7.7
2008 1313 59.5 22.1 7.9
2009 1351 50.0 23.9 6.4
2010 1324 45.8 28.8 8
2011 1295 n/a n/a 8.8
2012 1293 44.0 29.3 n/a
2013 1286 45.7 28.1 10.5
2014 1312 47.0 27.8 12.3
2015 1273 49.0 25.9 13.7
2016 1275 51.0 25.0 12.2
2017 1258 46.8 26.8 11.1
2018 1344 52.9 25.3 15.1
2019 1339 53.9 24.8 15
2020 1350 n/a n/a 12.8
2021 1170 51.1 22.8 12.3
2022 1073 46.9 22.8 10.4
2023 1040 41.7 24.9 9.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mesa Verde Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,734

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesa Verde Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 122nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesa Verde Middle)77.979.7
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)7370.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Verde Middle)69.973.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)63.161.4
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesa Verde Middle)78.886.1
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)75.174.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Verde Middle)69.273.9
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)65.761.7
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesa Verde Middle)80.979.8
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)74.572
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Verde Middle)76.368.1
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)68.660.7
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Mesa Verde Middle)69.571.4
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Poway Unified)61.861.5
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13391040
 22.3%
African American2810
 64.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian524432
 17.6%
Hispanic139112
 19.4%
Pacific Islander101
 90%
White485350
 27.8%
Two or More Races151132
 12.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%9.5%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Verde Middle

Yes! Mesa Verde Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 50th of 2777 California middle schools.

Students who attend Mesa Verde Middle usually go on to attend Westview High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,040 students attended Mesa Verde Middle.

Students at Mesa Verde Middle are 42% Asian, 34% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.


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