San Ysidro Middle

Summary:

San Ysidro Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the San Ysidro Elementary District, located in San Ysidro, CA. With an enrollment of 531 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

San Ysidro Middle faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.71% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.04% statewide, and just 12.97% were proficient in mathematics, compared to 35.54% statewide. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased from 5.1% in 2017-2018 to 35.7% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 62.34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Vista Del Mar, which is less than a mile away, San Ysidro Middle lags behind in academic performance. However, an analysis of student subgroups shows that certain groups, such as English Language Learners and Homeless students, have performed relatively better than the overall student population, suggesting that targeted interventions and support for these subgroups may be more effective. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted academic interventions, developing a comprehensive attendance and engagement strategy, and providing additional resources and support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
       San Ysidro, CA  92173-1623


(619) 428-5551

District: San Ysidro Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2241st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,741 Help


Students who attend San Ysidro Middle usually attend:

High:    San Ysidro High

Feeder schools for San Ysidro Middle:

Elementary:    La Mirada Elementary
    Smythe Elementary
    Sunset Elementary
    Willow Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.1%
White:
0.8%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Ysidro Middle ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.42. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.1%), White (0.8%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Ysidro Middle is 20.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Ysidro Middle is $6,741.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Ysidro Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks San Ysidro Middle 2241st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See San Ysidro Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Ysidro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks San Ysidro Elementary 1106th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Ysidro Middle

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Rank History for all students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.20 1395th 1769 21.1%
2005 21.76 1405th 1777 20.9%
2006 24.88 1372nd 1804 23.9%
2007 28.44 1436th 1999 28.2%
2008 37.19 1237th 2005 38.3%
2009 35.50 1317th 2063 36.2%
2010 31.03 1543rd 2179 29.2%
2011 36.22 1465th 2236 34.5%
2012 49.48 1110th 2259 50.9%
2013 57.11 964th 2379 59.5%
2015 27.64 1724th 2477 30.4%
2016 22.81 1916th 2497 23.3%
2017 23.40 1915th 2508 23.6%
2018 20.75 1976th 2480 20.3%
2019 19.82 2189th 2715 19.4%
2022 23.31 2073rd 2740 24.3%
2023 28.25 1890th 2802 32.5%
2024 20.42 2241st 2777 19.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.10 431st 1364 68.4%
2019 47.03 491st 1442 66.0%
2022 57.56 335th 1540 78.2%
2023 38.26 834th 1529 45.5%
2024 38.15 801st 1477 45.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.81 1189th 1538 22.7%
2024 25.38 1259th 1550 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 1677th 2230 24.8%
2019 26.03 1835th 2369 22.5%
2022 33.49 1561st 2458 36.5%
2023 36.61 1481st 2549 41.9%
2024 25.34 1971st 2575 23.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.17 171st 336 49.1%
2023 49.76 133rd 321 58.6%
2024 33.09 263rd 394 33.2%
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Rank History for Female students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 1897th 2262 16.1%
2019 16.89 2044th 2380 14.1%
2022 22.33 1960th 2509 21.9%
2023 24.87 1896th 2547 25.6%
2024 21.35 2030th 2546 20.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.04 1279th 1369 6.6%
2019 26.37 1151st 1491 22.8%
2022 22.35 1367th 1531 10.7%
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Rank History for Male students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 1773rd 2273 22.0%
2019 21.75 1917th 2407 20.4%
2022 23.33 1925th 2527 23.8%
2023 31.41 1614th 2558 36.9%
2024 19.67 2097th 2547 17.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Ysidro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.41 1521st 2072 26.6%
2019 26.86 1644th 2213 25.7%
2022 32.80 1534th 2359 35.0%
2023 39.51 1290th 2391 46.0%
2024 27.64 1726th 2383 27.6%
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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 San Ysidro Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 66 39 21 944 2 n/a n/a 0 1072
1989 34 32 11 662 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1990 18 20 7 640 3 n/a n/a 0 688
1991 15 30 5 658 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 14 26 3 615 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1993 12 18 7 670 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 10 18 3 711 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 12 15 7 696 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1996 12 15 7 696 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1997 18 24 10 1107 0 n/a n/a 0 1159
1998 17 23 7 1109 0 n/a n/a 0 1156
1999 19 23 10 1132 0 n/a n/a 0 1184
2000 32 30 15 1218 1 n/a n/a 0 1296
2001 25 32 25 1348 0 n/a n/a 2 1432
2002 25 22 18 1416 1 n/a n/a 0 1482
2003 25 22 18 1416 1 n/a n/a 0 1482
2004 14 19 17 1001 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
2005 14 17 17 999 1 n/a n/a 0 1048
2006 9 14 15 998 0 n/a n/a 0 1036
2007 9 13 12 979 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
2008 5 12 5 935 n/a n/a n/a 0 957
2009 6 17 4 904 1 1 0 0 933
2010 10 8 8 759 4 3 0 0 792
2011 10 12 7 860 3 2 0 0 894
2012 8 8 5 763 1 1 1 0 787
2013 3 7 4 581 1 1 0 0 597
2014 3 4 0 630 0 2 2 0 641
2015 3 6 2 561 0 1 0 0 573
2016 8 8 6 537 0 0 1 0 560
2017 7 3 6 497 0 0 2 0 515
2018 6 2 1 646 0 0 0 0 655
2019 3 0 5 645 0 0 3 0 656
2020 4 2 4 621 0 0 2 0 633
2021 3 1 2 599 0 0 6 1 612
2022 4 2 1 489 0 0 5 3 504
2023 4 3 1 521 0 0 2 0 531

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 San Ysidro Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 51.4 20.8 n/a
1989 740 38.0 19.4 n/a
1990 688 37.0 18.5 n/a
1991 708 36.0 19.6 n/a
1992 658 36.6 17.9 90.3
1993 707 35.8 19.7 83.2
1994 742 34.1 21.8 79
1995 730 32.3 22.6 94.9
1996 730 32.3 22.6 94.9
1997 1159 48.0 24.1 95
1998 1156 51.2 22.6 95
1999 1184 54.0 21.9 79.9
2000 1296 60.0 21.6 89.2
2001 1432 68.0 21.1 93.2
2002 1482 68.0 21.8 89.3
2003 1482 68.0 21.8 89.3
2004 1051 47.0 22.4 89.1
2005 1048 47.0 22.3 76
2006 1036 46.0 22.5 43
2007 1014 44.0 23.0 78.3
2008 957 51.0 18.8 78.5
2009 933 41.0 19.0 79.2
2010 792 39.0 20.3 86.4
2011 894 n/a n/a 92.1
2012 787 32.5 24.1 n/a
2013 597 29.0 20.5 84.6
2014 641 26.0 24.6 69.6
2015 573 19.0 30.1 77.1
2016 560 20.0 28.0 99.5
2017 515 26.8 19.2 75.1
2018 655 30.0 21.8 74.2
2019 656 30.0 21.8 80
2020 633 n/a n/a 81.8
2021 612 25.5 24.0 88.7
2022 504 27.0 18.6 87.5
2023 531 25.6 20.7 62.3

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 San Ysidro Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 51.4 20.8 n/a
1989 740 38.0 19.4 n/a
1990 688 37.0 18.5 n/a
1991 708 36.0 19.6 n/a
1992 658 36.6 17.9 90.3
1993 707 35.8 19.7 83.2
1994 742 34.1 21.8 79
1995 730 32.3 22.6 94.9
1996 730 32.3 22.6 94.9
1997 1159 48.0 24.1 95
1998 1156 51.2 22.6 95
1999 1184 54.0 21.9 79.9
2000 1296 60.0 21.6 89.2
2001 1432 68.0 21.1 93.2
2002 1482 68.0 21.8 89.3
2003 1482 68.0 21.8 89.3
2004 1051 47.0 22.4 89.1
2005 1048 47.0 22.3 76
2006 1036 46.0 22.5 43
2007 1014 44.0 23.0 78.3
2008 957 51.0 18.8 78.5
2009 933 41.0 19.0 79.2
2010 792 39.0 20.3 86.4
2011 894 n/a n/a 92.1
2012 787 32.5 24.1 n/a
2013 597 29.0 20.5 84.6
2014 641 26.0 24.6 69.6
2015 573 19.0 30.1 77.1
2016 560 20.0 28.0 99.5
2017 515 26.8 19.2 75.1
2018 655 30.0 21.8 74.2
2019 656 30.0 21.8 80
2020 633 n/a n/a 81.8
2021 612 25.5 24.0 88.7
2022 504 27.0 18.6 87.5
2023 531 25.6 20.7 62.3

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 San Ysidro Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,741

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Ysidro 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 2189th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1890th of 2802 Middle schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ysidro Middle)30.132.3
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ysidro Elementary)40.942.1
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Ysidro Middle)12.915
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Ysidro Elementary)20.522.3
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ysidro Middle)33.931.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ysidro Elementary)4136.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Ysidro Middle)14.319
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Ysidro Elementary)23.220.9
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (San Ysidro Middle)16.619.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (San Ysidro Elementary)22.620
 2.6%
   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 Students656531
 19.1%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic645521
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%62.3%
 17.7%


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San Ysidro Middle ranks in the bottom 19.3% of California middle schools.

Students who attend San Ysidro Middle usually go on to attend San Ysidro High

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended San Ysidro Middle.

Students at San Ysidro Middle are 98% Hispanic.


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