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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 92024

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At a glance

Schools

3,639

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedPacific Trails Middle28^th of 2,761 California middle schools

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Biggest riser

Diegueno Middle up 157 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Oak Crest Middle 22.2 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

5★

4★

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Summary:

In the Encinitas, CA 92024 area, there are two high-performing public middle schools, Oak Crest Middle and Diegueno Middle, both serving grades 7-8 within the top-rated San Dieguito Union High school district.

Comparing the two, Diegueno Middle is the standout, ranking higher in the state and outperforming Oak Crest Middle in English, math, and science, with a notably lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. Both schools, however, significantly exceed California state averages in all subjects, demonstrating the overall strength of the San Dieguito Union High district. They operate with similar resources and per-student spending, yet a consistent performance gap exists between them.

Key insights for parents include that both schools see a notable drop in math scores from 7th to 8th grade, a trend worth investigating. Furthermore, while both are excellent, Oak Crest Middle has a higher rate of chronic absenteeism, which can impact learning. Ultimately, families in this area have access to two of the state's top middle schools, with Diegueno Middle holding a slight edge in current academic performance.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Earl Warren Middle	Public	7-8	155 Stevens St.	Solana Beach	92024	San Diego County	San Dieguito Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 755-1558	476	20	23.5	18.1%	324 (68.1%)	2 (0.4%)	87 (18.3%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.2%)	96.1	113^th of 2761 public middle schools	95.9%		96.3	114^th of 2783 public middle schools	95.9%	1	63.6	63.6	81.2	75.5	78.5	75.5	70.5	73.1	$54,597	$54,330	$267
Oak Crest Middle	Public	7-8	675 Balour Dr.	Encinitas	92024	San Diego County	San Dieguito Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 753-6241	758	34	22.2	22.4%	459 (60.6%)	5 (0.7%)	186 (24.5%)	21 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (11.1%)	88.3	308^th of 2761 public middle schools	88.8%		87	343^rd of 2783 public middle schools	87.7%	35	47.9	47.9	71.7	72.5	72.1	61.7	53.7	57.8	$23,034	$22,732	$302
Diegueno Middle	Public	7-8	2150 Village Park Way	Encinitas	92024	San Diego County	San Dieguito Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 944-1892	737	31	24.1	16.0%	494 (67.0%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (20.2%)	23 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (9.2%)	94.4	173^rd of 2761 public middle schools	93.7%		87.7	330^th of 2783 public middle schools	88.1%	157	57.5	57.5	79.2	75.4	77.2	74.6	62.7	68.5	$20,037	$19,748	$289
Carmel Valley Middle	Public	7-8	3800 Mykonos Ln.	San Diego	92024	San Diego County	San Dieguito Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 481-8221	697	30	23.5	15.4%	275 (39.5%)	6 (0.9%)	99 (14.2%)	241 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.6%)	97.8	56^th of 2761 public middle schools	98.0%		98.3	36^th of 2783 public middle schools	98.7%	20	71.9	71.9	84.0	79.9	82.0	82.1	77.3	79.7	$23,014	$22,424	$590
Pacific Trails Middle	Public	7-8	5975 Village Center Loop Rd.	San Diego	92024	San Diego County	San Dieguito Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 350-0253	971	40	24.4	12.0%	306 (31.5%)	6 (0.6%)	121 (12.5%)	440 (45.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (9.7%)	98.5	28^th of 2761 public middle schools	99.0%		98.6	25^th of 2783 public middle schools	99.1%	3	77.4	77.4	89.2	82.0	85.7	82.8	78.6	80.8	$23,037	$22,722	$315

Cities Near Zip Code 92024

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Encinitas	0.59 mi	12	117^th
Carlsbad	1.44 mi	24	73^rd
Cardiff by the Sea	1.79 mi	2	60^th
Solana Beach	3.65 mi	4	29^th
Rancho Santa Fe	4.05 mi	3	9^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.