San Ysidro Middle School

4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 548 students in grades 7-8, San Ysidro 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

San Ysidro Middle School's student population of 548 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
548 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

San Ysidro 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 San Ysidro Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7521 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of San Ysidro Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of San Ysidro Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in San Ysidro Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of San Ysidro Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Ysidro Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Ysidro Middle School's ranking?
San Ysidro Middle School is ranked #7521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Ysidro Middle School?
548 students attend San Ysidro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of San Ysidro Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Ysidro Middle School?
San Ysidro Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Ysidro Middle School offer ?
San Ysidro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is San Ysidro Middle School part of?
San Ysidro Middle School is part of San Ysidro Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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