Math
19%Grades 6 & 8 · Proficient or Advanced
Charter middle school
San Diego Mission Academy
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10% of tested students are Proficient or Advanced in English and 19% in math. Explore the evidence alongside the opportunities your child would use.
Data sources · Methodology · State tests: 2025
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English
10%Grades 6 & 8 · Proficient or Advanced
Students
—Total enrollment
Chronic absence
54%Students absent 10% or more of school days
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What do the results tell us?
2025 results · Grades 6 & 8 · weighted by students tested within each subject.
Proficient or Advanced combines Levels 3 and 4, formerly Standard Met and Standard Exceeded. California changed the names for 2025–26; the cut scores did not. About the labels →
Share at Proficient or Advanced
● Math┄ English
Gaps in the lines mark years without annual results.
Exact annual results
| Year | Math | English |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2024 | 4% | 14% |
| 2025 | 19% | 10% |
Each year describes that year’s tested students. Changes between years do not follow the same children over time. Cohort-growth evidence, when available, is labeled separately below.
How achievement is distributed
AdvancedStandard Exceeded
9%ProficientStandard Met
10%DevelopingStandard Nearly Met
14%MinimalStandard Not Met
67%AdvancedStandard Exceeded
0%ProficientStandard Met
10%DevelopingStandard Nearly Met
33%MinimalStandard Not Met
57%Achievement-level percentages are not percentiles. “Developing” here is a test achievement level, separate from the SchoolScope performance band with the same name.
Annual results and the full academic record
Where students land · CAASPP 2024–25
One in five of students here meet the standard. 7% clear it by a lot.
ELA35% met or exceeded
Exceeded 12%Met 23%Nearly Met 31%Not Met 33%
Math29% met or exceeded
Exceeded 12%Met 17%Nearly Met 16%Not Met 55%
Exceeded Met Nearly Met Not Met
California middle schools · average17% exceeded · 40% met or exceeded
This school against the California average
2024–2025 trend · CDE CAASPP
| Scope | % Exceeded | % Met+ | Growth | Absence | Suspension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | 20 | 7% | 20% | — | 54.1% | 0.5% |
| CA average · Middle School | 39 | 17% | 40% | — | 18.1% | 3.6% |
This schoolCA avg
Scope2039
% Exceeded7%17%
% Met+20%40%
Growth——
Absence54.1%18.1%
Suspension0.5%3.6%
California’s growth results and student groups
State growth model · CDE growth model 2024–25
California's own growth model splits here — the 6th percentile in reading against the 93rd in math, among middle schools.
Context — never part of the Scope Score
California runs its own growth model — it follows individual children in grades 4 through 8 and compares each one against a prediction from their own prior scores. On that measure this school sits about at the middle of California middle schools in reading, and the 93rd in math. We show it; we don't score it.
— pts vs expected is scale-score points above or below what California's model predicted for these same children from their own prior-year scores. It is not a percentage and not a percent of anything. A typical California middle school lands at −1 in reading, and the middle half of them fall between −8 and +6 — the spread is wide, so read the rank, not the sign. CDE blends two consecutive years into each published figure, so adjacent years share input data and no year-over-year trend can honestly be drawn from them. It covers grades 4-8 only, and it is not part of the Scope Score — we assessed it and left it out: it tracks school demographics roughly three times as strongly as our own growth measure does, and one published year is not enough to test how stable it is.
California's growth model, ranked against the schools it scores
State model · readingmatched students, grades 4-8California growth model, reading: −18 scale-score points versus the state's expectation, 6th percentile of 7,519 reported schools.6th pctile · −18 pts
State model · mathmatched students, grades 4-8California growth model, math: +21 scale-score points versus the state's expectation, 93rd percentile of 7,518 reported schools.93rd pctile · +21 pts
this school| the tick is the middle of the California field
Students & opportunity
Who shares in the school’s results?
Who it works for · CAASPP 2024–25
Low-income students here meet the ELA standard behind the same group statewide.
At San Diego Mission Academy in San Marcos, 34.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. San Diego Mission Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 4.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (31.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 3.5 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 95 students tested.
Met or exceeded · reading and math combined
All students at this school: 32% met or exceeded
All StudentsAll Students: this school 32%, district —, state 40%32%
Socioeconomically DisadvantagedSocioeconomically Disadvantaged: this school 32%, district 26%, state 32%32% · +0 vs school
FemaleFemale: this school 30%, district 35%, state 44%30% · −2 vs school
Hispanic/LatinoHispanic/Latino: this school 28%, district 8%, state 32%28% · −4 vs school
MaleMale: this school 40%, district —, state 42%40% · +7 vs school
WhiteWhite: this school 49%, district —, state 56%49% · +17 vs school
Two or More RacesTwo or More Races: this school 50%, district —, state 56%50% · +18 vs school
9 of 16 student groups here are too small to report — a privacy protection, not a gap.
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Student-group results by grade
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The daily experience
What is it like to be a student here?
Students per teacher
Student–teacher ratio is a schoolwide staffing measure, not an average class size.
Teacher experience
Average teacher experience in the published staffing record. It does not measure individual teacher effectiveness.
Chronically absent
The share of students absent for at least 10% of their enrolled school days. Attendance reflects both school and out-of-school circumstances.
The people teaching · CDE staffing 2024–25
The people teaching here
Context — never part of the Scope Score
Teaching staff21 teachers
Avg. experience11.4 years
Fully credentialed46%
PrincipalLindsay Reese
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Teacher salary schedule$51,130 – $103,787
Principal salary$136,584 – $136,584
Superintendent salary$153,985
Pay is set by the district, not the school.
Attendance & discipline · 2024–25
Showing up, and staying in class
Chronic absenteeismChronic absenteeism: this school 54.1%, district 10.1%, state 18.1%54.1% · +36.0pp vs state
Suspension rateSuspension rate: this school 0.5%, district —, state 3.6%0.5% · −3.1pp vs state
This schoolDistrictCalifornia
Resources & neighborhood
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What gets spent · FY 2024–25
Its district spends $22,058 per student, more than the California average.
Context — never part of the Scope Score
The district's current expense of education per student, from CDE's annual SACS filing — the freshest district spending figure the state publishes.
Per-pupil spendingPer-pupil spending: $22,058, CA average $14,491$22,058 · district average
District current expense · FY 2024–25$31,041 per student
District averageCalifornia
Where the district's dollars go · FY 2024–25 · CDE SACS
Instruction 63%Instruction support 3%Student services 8%Administration 14%Buildings & maintenance 12%
District-level, from the district's own SACS general-ledger filing — school-by-school breakdowns aren't published by the state.
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district detail, 2016–2020 — the newest published
2020$22,058 per pupil
2019$19,623 per pupil
2018$22,897 per pupil
2017$2,191 per pupil
2016$2,549 per pupil
Source: NCES F-33 · Full district breakdown →
The neighborhood · ACS 2024
The neighborhood it serves
Context — never part of the Scope Score
Worth knowing
On the state's science test (CAST), 20% met or exceeded the standard — science is tested in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, and it never enters the Scope Score.
Hispanic or Latino48.8% · district 39.6% · CA 56.1%
White25.9% · district 32.6% · CA 19.9%
Asian1.7% · district 6.6% · CA 10.2%
Black6.9% · district 5.9% · CA 4.8%
Other16.6% · district 15.3% · CA 9.0%
GenderFemale 55.0% · Male 44.3% · Non-binary 0.7%
Median income$133K · CA $85K
Median home value$866K · CA $659K
Bachelor's degree+49% · CA 35%
ZIP population33,041
Median age35 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
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2025 · middle schools · combined reading and math measures. Percentiles compare schools within their enrollment group.
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| School | Type | Performance band | Advanced | Proficient or Advanced | Distance | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Mission Academyalternative comparison group | Charter | Developing | 7% | 20% | School being viewed | |
| High Tech Middle North County | Charter | Strong | 24% | 56% | 2.6 mi | |
| Woodland Park Middle | Public | Solid | 20% | 46% | 2.0 mi | |
| San Marcos Middle | Public | Developing | 15% | 39% | 0.7 mi |
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Is San Diego Mission Academy a good middle school?
San Diego Mission Academy has a Scope Score of 20 out of 100, placing it in the 35th percentile of California alternative middle schools and ranked #20 in that group. This is a rank inside that group, not a statewide one: SchoolScope compares alternative schools with one another rather than with California's comprehensive campuses, so it cannot be read against a statewide figure. Why these schools are ranked separately. 7.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 10.0 percentage points below the California average of 17.2%. The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 6-to-8 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are San Diego Mission Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 19.9% of students at San Diego Mission Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 7.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 12.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 7.2% went beyond it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. 168 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does San Diego Mission Academy rank among California alternative schools?
San Diego Mission Academy ranks #20 among California alternative middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 35th percentile. This is a rank inside that group, not a statewide one: SchoolScope compares alternative schools with one another rather than with California's comprehensive campuses, so it cannot be read against a statewide figure. Why these schools are ranked separately. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at San Diego Mission Academy?
54.1% of students at San Diego Mission Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.1%. The suspension rate is 0.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does San Diego Mission Academy compare to other schools in San Marcos?
San Diego Mission Academy scores 20/100 (35th percentile) among California alternative middle schools. This is a rank inside that group, not a statewide one: SchoolScope compares alternative schools with one another rather than with California's comprehensive campuses, so it cannot be read against a statewide figure. Why these schools are ranked separately. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. Use the schools in San Marcos page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does San Diego Mission Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At San Diego Mission Academy in San Marcos, 34.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. San Diego Mission Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 4.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (31.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 3.5 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 95 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.
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How the Scope Score is calculated
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What the score weighs · CAASPP 2024–25
The 5 things our score weighs
| What we weigh | Here | State | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeded standard | 7.2% | 17.2% | 42% |
| Met or exceeded | 19.9% | 40.0% | 23% |
| Chronic absenteeism | 54.1% | 18.1% | 5% |
| Suspension rate | 0.5% | 3.6% | 5% |
| Grade gap (G6→G8, different students) | +0.5pp | +1.5pp | — |
Source CAASPP 2025 · California Department of Education. Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How the score is built
A closer look at the evidence
San Diego Mission Academy: reading the evidence
San Diego Mission Academy posts 20% meeting the standard and 7.2% exceeding it, against 40% and 17.2% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
Subject proficiency describes tested students, while graduation describes a graduating cohort. These figures are not successive stages followed by the same students.
Explore the underlying data →Every number: score factors, grades, student groups and downloads
Every number · For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and nearest schools.
San Diego Mission Academy is ranked #20 of California alternative middle schools.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
| Factor | School | State | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeded standard | 7.2% | 17.2% | 42% |
| Met or exceeded | 19.9% | 40.0% | 23% |
| Chronic absenteeism | 54.1% | 18.1% | 5% |
| Suspension rate | 0.5% | 3.6% | 5% |
| Grade gap (G6→G8, different students) | +0.5pp | +1.5pp | not scored |
- Exceeded standard
- ↓ vs CA 17.2% · index 39 · 50 = CA middle-school midpoint
- Met or exceeded
- ↓ vs CA 40.0% · index 35 · 50 = CA middle-school midpoint
- Chronic absenteeism
- ↓ vs CA 18.1% · index 0 · 50 = CA middle-school midpoint · ▲ 9.1pp higher vs 2024
- Suspension rate
- ↑ vs CA 3.6% · index 63 · 50 = CA middle-school midpoint · ▼ 0.4pp lower vs 2024
- Grade gap (G6→G8, different students)
- ↓ vs CA +1.5pp
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
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| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 14 | 0% | 7% | 29% | 64% | 7% | −39 |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 4% | 15% | 46% | 35% | 19% | −28 |
| Grade 8 | 44 | 0% | 11% | 34% | 55% | 11% | −35 |
| Grade 11 | 69 | 26% | 36% | 25% | 13% | 62% | +14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 14 | 7% | 14% | 14% | 64% | 21% | −13 |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 23% | 19% | 12% | 46% | 42% | +9 |
| Grade 8 | 44 | 9% | 9% | 14% | 68% | 18% | −14 |
| Grade 11 | 69 | 10% | 22% | 20% | 48% | 32% | +8 |
We show the grade rows CDE publishes for this school. A missing grade or dash can mean the school does not serve that grade, that we hold no valid result for it, or that the tested group was too small to report. It does not mean zero.
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolwide | 55 | 0% | 20% | 60% | 20% |
CAST is tested in grades 5 and 8, then once in grade 10, 11, or 12. This row is the school's all-student aggregate. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 95 | 34.7% | +5 | −3 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 76 | 31.6% | +23 | −7 |
| White | 22 | 63.6% | — | +2 |
03Nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score · Grade gap = grade 3 vs grade 5, this year, different students; Cohort growth = one school's returning cohort tracked across grades (mostly, not exactly, the same kids), in scale-score points — that's the measurement the Scope Score weights
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Grade gap | Cohort growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Mission Academy ← | — | 20 | 7.2% | 19.9% | +0.5pp | — | 0.5% |
| High Tech Middle North County | 2.6 mi | 52 | 24.3% | 56.2% | −2.2pp | — | 0.4% |
| Woodland Park Middle | 2 mi | 36 | 19.7% | 46.3% | −7.0pp | — | 5.5% |
| San Marcos Middle | 0.7 mi | 31 | 15.3% | 38.7% | −4.1pp | — | 4.6% |
| California average | — | 39 | 17.2% | 40.0% | +1.5pp | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
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| Year | Scope | Pctile | Rank | Exc | Met+ | Absent | Susp | Grade gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 12 | #23 | 0.9% | 10.1% | 45.0% | 1.0% | — |
| 2025 | 20 | 35 | #20 | 7.2% | 19.9% | 54.1% | 0.5% | +0.5pp |
Grade gap = this year's grade 3 vs grade 5 result, two different sets of students, not a trend for any one child — it is not the measurement the Scope Score's growth dimension uses. See §01 above and /methodology#verdicts for the school's actual scored (cohort) growth.
What we can't show
- — This school's rank and percentile are computed against California alternative middle schools, not California's comprehensive campuses — see the Enrollment Axiom at /methodology#peer-class.
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
05California growth model, by student group2025 · scale-score points vs the state's prediction · shown, never scored
ShowHide table 05 — California growth model, by student group
| Group | Reading | n | CDE band | Math | n | CDE band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | −18 | 24 | Moderate | +21 | 25 | Exceptional |
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | −16 | 23 | Moderate | +21 | 24 | Exceptional |
| English Only | −11 | 19 | not categorised | +22 | 20 | not categorised |
| Hispanic or Latino | −42 | 14 | Minimal | +15 | 14 | Accelerated |
Whole scale-score points above or below what CDE's model predicted for these same children from their own prior-year scores — not a percentage, not a percentile. Statewide a typical school lands near +1 with a spread of about 13 points either side, so read a figure against its group's own typical value, not against zero. Muted rows have fewer than 30 students with a growth score — published by CDE, held back from the narrative sections above because at that size the figure swings about 17 points on its own. “Not categorised” is CDE assigning no band — English Only, Recently Reclassified, and English Learners Only receive a value and no band, for every school in the state. It is not a missing number. Most figures blend two consecutive years, so adjacent published years share input data and no trend line can honestly be drawn across them. A group absent from this table had fewer than 11 students with a growth score and was never published. Grades 4-8 only. None of this enters the Scope Score — it is more strongly correlated with school demographics than our own growth measure, and one published year is not enough to test its reliability.
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EXC = exceeded standard · MET+ = met or exceeded ("proficient") · Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,177 middle schools · Vintages: climate subgroups 2019+2025 · district finance per its label · ACS 2022 · Data updated 2026-09-18
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