Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Innovation Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovation Middle School's student population of 349 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovation Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Middle School is 0.62, which is less 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
#5299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
58%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Middle School's ranking?
Innovation Middle School is ranked #5299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Innovation Middle School often compared to?
Innovation Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Standley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Innovation Middle School?
349 students attend Innovation Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Innovation Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Middle School?
Innovation Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Innovation Middle School offer ?
Innovation Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Innovation Middle School part of?
Innovation Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovation Middle School located?
Innovation Middle School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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