Serving 1,226 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Design 39 Campus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Design 39 Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Design 39 Campus's student population of 1,226 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Design 39 Campus ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Design 39 Campus is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Design 39 Campus's ranking?
Design 39 Campus is ranked #413 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Design 39 Campus often compared to?
Design 39 Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Ranch Elementary School, Del Sur Elementary School, Oak Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Design 39 Campus?
1,226 students attend Design 39 Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Design 39 Campus students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Design 39 Campus?
Design 39 Campus has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Design 39 Campus offer ?
Design 39 Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Design 39 Campus part of?
Design 39 Campus is part of Poway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Design 39 Campus located?
Design 39 Campus is located in the Black Mountain Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Black Mountain Ranch.
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