Oak Crest Middle

675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024

758 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Crest Middle School, located in the coastal city of Encinitas, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As a key institution within the San Dieguito Union High School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated faculty, and a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, offering a wide array of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and enrichment programs that encourage students to explore their personal interests during their transitional middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oak Crest is recognized for its commitment to high standards and student success. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a location that integrates the unique culture of North County San Diego. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, Oak Crest Middle School balances academic excellence with a focus on character, inclusivity, and campus spirit, making it a prominent educational pillar in the Encinitas area.

758

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Crest Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	186
Black	5
Asian	21
Two or More	84
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
459 (60.6%)
Hispanic
186 (24.6%)
Two or More
84 (11.1%)
Asian
21 (2.8%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Dieguito Union High
Phone:	(760)753-6241
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 376

Grade 8 382