Enrollment
352
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH MIDDLE MESA DISTRICT·NCES 060223214427
High Tech Middle Mesa
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., San Diego, CA 92111 · (619) 510-4600 · San Diego County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL352 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
14.5:1
24 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
145 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 6 | 124 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 113 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 115 | 33% |
Student demographics
71%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 High Tech Middle Mesa
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Middle Mesa this school | 352 | 41.2% | N/A |
| Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis | 533 | 43.5% | 51.8% |
| Magnolia Science Academy San Diego San Diego | 464 | 34.1% | N/A |
| Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake | 528 | 43.9% | 37.1% |
| Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre | 597 | 39.2% | 63.5% |
| Ranchos Middle Madera | 452 | 36.7% | 55.8% |
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 High Tech Middle Mesa ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 352 | #1,139 of 1,377 | #88 of 104 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #21 of 1,279 | #1 of 100 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.3% | #103 of 1,278 | #11 of 100 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.2% | #1,036 of 1,329 | #70 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
352
+119 (+51%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 21.2:1
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 | 352 | 24.3 | 14.5:1 | 41% (145) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 19.5 | 17.4:1 | 41% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 337 | 15 | 22.5:1 | 36% (121) |
| 2020-21 | 233 | 11 | 21.2:1 | 36% (85) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech Middle Mesa.
About High Tech Middle Mesa
At 5331 Mt. Alifan Dr. in San Diego, California, High Tech Middle Mesa operates as a low-enrollment middle school. Classes run from 6 through 8, and the school has 352 students. The average for middle schools in California is about 659 students, so this school is 47% smaller than average.
High Tech Middle Mesa is administered by High Tech Middle Mesa District.
Federal enrollment data show Hispanic students as the largest group at High Tech Middle Mesa, at 35%. Enrollment also includes 34% White, 20% Asian, 5% multiracial, and 4% Black. The county population is about 35% Hispanic, within a few points of the school. High Tech Middle Mesa's diversity index is 71%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 24.3 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 14.5:1. That is lower than the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 41%. It compares with 54% for public schools in San Diego County.
County data help place the school in context: in San Diego County, the median household income is $106,268, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. San Diego County is home to 766 public schools and about 467,437 public school students.
The closest public school, High Tech Elementary Mesa, is less than a tenth of a mile from High Tech Middle Mesa. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
High Tech Middle Mesa has an NCES locale of City: Large. High Tech Middle Mesa is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
Federal records list enrollment at High Tech Middle Mesa as 233 in 2020-21 and 352 in 2024-25. A change that size can reflect a shift in the grades the school serves as well as a change in students. The ratio was 21.2:1 in 2020-21 and 14.5:1 in 2024-25.
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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
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Nearby schools
- High Tech Elementary Mesa0.0 mi · 423
- High Tech High Mesa0.0 mi · 435
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Frequently asked questions
About High Tech Middle MesaWhat is the total enrollment at High Tech Middle Mesa?
High Tech Middle Mesa enrolls approximately 352 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does High Tech Middle Mesa serve?
High Tech Middle Mesa serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at High Tech Middle Mesa?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at High Tech Middle Mesa.
What is the student diversity at High Tech Middle Mesa?
Student demographics at High Tech Middle Mesa are roughly 34% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% Black, 20% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is High Tech Middle Mesa in?
High Tech Middle Mesa is part of High Tech Middle Mesa District.
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