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Enrollment
397
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060163814334
College Preparatory Middle
10269 Madrid Way, Spring Valley, CA 91977 · (619) 303-2782 · San Diego County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL397 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
170 students
STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 99 | 25% |
| Grade 6 | 100 | 25% |
| Grade 7 | 100 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 98 | 25% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like College Preparatory Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Preparatory Middle this school | 397 | 42.8% | N/A |
| Strawberry Elementary Santa Rosa | 365 | 35.1% | 54.1% |
| Petaluma Junior High Petaluma | 454 | 44.7% | 40.3% |
| Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine | 405 | 36.8% | 36.8% |
| Herbert C. Green Middle Placerville | 363 | 49.9% | 28.5% |
| West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood | 419 | 50.6% | 42.8% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where College Preparatory Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 397 | #1,088 of 1,377 | #85 of 104 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #414 of 1,279 | #34 of 100 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.3% | #452 of 1,278 | #54 of 100 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.8% | #1,020 of 1,329 | #67 of 102 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
397
-5 (-1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 25.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 397 | 20.2 | 19.6:1 | 43% (170) |
| 2023-24 | 400 | 20.1 | 19.9:1 | 33% (131) |
| 2022-23 | 394 | 19 | 20.7:1 | 34% (132) |
| 2020-21 | 402 | 16 | 25.1:1 | 39% (155) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for College Preparatory Middle.
About College Preparatory Middle
College Preparatory Middle is a small middle school in California, with an address in Spring Valley. The school counts 397 students across grades 5 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in California is about 659 students.
College Preparatory Middle is run by College Preparatory Middle District.
College Preparatory Middle is 57% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 27% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 5% Asian, and 4% Black. Among people living in San Diego County, the White share is about 48%. College Preparatory Middle's diversity index is 59%, against a US figure of 70%.
At College Preparatory Middle, 20.2 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 19.6:1. That is lower than the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Roughly 43% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in San Diego County is 54%.
Among San Diego County residents, the median household income is $106,268, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Besides College Preparatory Middle, San Diego County has 765 other public schools.
The closest public school to College Preparatory Middle is Casa de Oro Elementary, about 0.1 miles away. College Preparatory Middle is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
NCES assigns College Preparatory Middle the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, College Preparatory Middle is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
College Preparatory Middle had 402 students in 2020-21 and 397 in 2024-25, nearly the same. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 25.1:1 to 19.6:1.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at College Preparatory Middle. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Spring Valley
- Steele Canyon HighHigh · 2,198 students
- Monte Vista HighHigh · 1,543 students
- Mount Miguel HighHigh · 1,539 students
- Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La PresaMiddle · 800 students
- Spring Valley AcademyMiddle · 597 students
- Kempton Street Literacy AcademyElementary · 480 students
Nearby schools
- Casa de Oro Elementary0.1 mi · 320
- Monte Vista High0.6 mi · 1,543
- Loma Elementary0.7 mi · 315
- Avocado Elementary0.7 mi · 573
- Highlands Elementary0.8 mi · 357
- Spring Valley Academy1.0 mi · 597
Frequently asked questions
About College Preparatory MiddleHow large is College Preparatory Middle?
College Preparatory Middle enrolls approximately 397 students in grades 05-08.
Is College Preparatory Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
College Preparatory Middle is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many teachers does College Preparatory Middle have?
College Preparatory Middle employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
What is the student diversity at College Preparatory Middle?
Student demographics at College Preparatory Middle are roughly 57% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Black, 5% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is College Preparatory Middle in?
College Preparatory Middle is part of College Preparatory Middle District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.