School Profile · Poway
Twin Peaks Middle: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Twin Peaks posts 50% meeting the standard against 40% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
14640 Tierra Bonita Road, 92064·Poway Unified·Poway·Grades 6-8·1,164 students·18% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(858) 748-5131·Website
Scope Score
48
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #498 statewide · #7 of 7 in Poway Unified
Twin Peaks Middle scores 48 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 71st percentile of 1,714 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “50% proficient” and call it done. Twin Peaks deserves a closer read. It sits at the 71st percentile of 1,714 California middle schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 29.8% of English learners reached the top ELPAC level, versus 17.7% statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
27%
32%
41%
Grade 6 · 59% proficient
20%
35%
45%
Grade 7 · 55% proficient
19%
36%
45%
Grade 8 · 55% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 7.0pp across grades; the floor slips 2.6pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 6 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
23.3%
State 17.3%
6.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
49.9%
State 39.5%
10.4pp above state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
-1.1pp
State +0.8pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
11.2%
State 19.1%
7.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.2%
State 4.2%
2.0pp below state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
29.8%
State 17.7%
12.1pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Feeder patterns derived from NCES attendance boundary data. Boundaries are approximate and may have changed — verify with your school district for current assignments.
Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 65
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Poway Unified · 0.1 mi
Strong
72/100
Painted Rock Elementary
Poway Unified · 2.7 mi
Solid
64/100
Midland Elementary
Poway Unified · 1.1 mi
Solid
60/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
Newbridge School
Oak Knoll Rd · Nonsectarian · Grades 1-8 · 97 students
7:1Private3 mi
The Koonings Center
Oak Knoll Rd · Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 22 students
4:1Private3 mi
St. Michael'S School
Pomerado Rd · Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 571 students
15:1Private2 mi
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
Stonebridge Pkwy · Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 284 students
24:1Private3.8 mi
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic24.3%
White55.4%
Asian5.3%
Black1.0%
Other13.9%
GenderFemale 49.1%Male 50.6%Non-binary 0.3%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,164
304 above CA avg (~860)
Free/Reduced Lunch
18%
45pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,012
District avg: $12,246 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
29.8% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$58,959 – $127,725
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Twin Peaks Middle in Poway, 33.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 50.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Twin Peaks Middle trails its district average for low-income students by 17.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (23.9% Math proficient); White students (61.1% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 32.2 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 203 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Homeless+37.1pp
48.3% vs 11.2% overall · n=29
Suspension · Homeless+4.7pp
6.9% vs 2.2% overall · n=29
Math · English Learner−37.0pp
6.3% vs 43.2% overall · n=16
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Disabilities−32.2pp
24.3% vs 56.5% overall · n=174
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−15.4pp
6.7% vs 22.2% overall · n=174
Math Exceeded · English Learner−24.4pp
0.0% vs 24.4% overall · n=16
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income209 tested
ELA 33.5%·Math 23.9%· -17.3pp vs district
White561 tested
ELA 61.1%·Math 49.0%· -11.3pp vs district
Hispanic264 tested
ELA 42.5%·Math 26.1%· -13.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 3.4pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: +1.2pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$149K
$64K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.03M
$374K above CA median
Bachelor's+
54%
19pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.6 years avg experience
57 teachers · 5% first-year · 7% second-year
Teacher Credentials
84% fully credentialed
0.9% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
23.3%
↑ vs CA 17.3% · 56th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
49.9%
↑ vs CA 39.5% · 58th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
-1.1pp
↓ vs CA +0.8pp · 40th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
11.2%
↑ vs CA 19.1% · 61th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.2%
↑ vs CA 4.2% · 58th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
29.8%
↑ vs CA 17.7% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 351 | 27% | 32% | 23% | 19% | 58% | +12 |
| Grade 7 | 327 | 20% | 35% | 24% | 20% | 55% | +8 |
| Grade 8 | 344 | 19% | 36% | 23% | 21% | 56% | +10 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 357 | 28% | 17% | 31% | 24% | 45% | +10 |
| Grade 7 | 338 | 20% | 18% | 32% | 30% | 38% | +4 |
| Grade 8 | 347 | 25% | 21% | 28% | 26% | 46% | +14 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 343 | 21% | 27% | 45% | 7% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 203 | 33.5% | −17 | −5 |
| White | 550 | 61.1% | −11 | −1 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 259 | 42.5% | −14 | +4 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks Middle ← | — | 48 | 23.3% | 49.9% | −1.1 | 2.2% |
| Meadowbrook Middle | 2.4 mi | 50 | 25.7% | 53.5% | −3.7 | 2.4% |
| California average | — | 40 | 17.3% | 39.5% | +0.8 | 4.2% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #226 → #201 → #186 → #302 → #498
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,714 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Twin Peaks Middle a good middle school?
Twin Peaks Middle has a Scope Score of 48 out of 100, placing it in the 71st percentile of California middle schools and ranked #498 statewide. 23.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.0 percentage points above the California average of 17.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Twin Peaks Middle's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 49.9% of students at Twin Peaks Middle met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 23.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 23.3% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 2,064 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Twin Peaks Middle rank in California?
Twin Peaks Middle ranks #498 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 71st percentile. 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.
Is Twin Peaks Middle getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Twin Peaks Middle decreases by 1.1 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Twin Peaks Middle?
11.2% of students at Twin Peaks Middle are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 19.1%. The suspension rate is 2.2%. 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 Twin Peaks Middle compare to other schools in Poway?
Twin Peaks Middle scores 48/100 (71st percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 1,164 students. Use the schools in Poway page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Twin Peaks Middle serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Twin Peaks Middle in Poway, 33.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 50.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Twin Peaks Middle trails its district average for low-income students by 17.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (23.9% Math proficient); White students (61.1% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 32.2 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 203 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.