Mesa Verde Middle

www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms

1,178 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mesa Verde Middle School, located in the Rancho Penasquitos community of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving grades 6–8 within the Poway Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the region. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, advanced placement options, and enrichment programs that prepare them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic reputation, Mesa Verde places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school encourages student involvement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, performing arts, student government, and various interest-based clubs. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social-emotional development, Mesa Verde Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

1,178

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Verde Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	124
Black	12
Asian	536
Two or More	151
American Indian	2

Asian
536 (45.6%)
White
350 (29.8%)
Two or More
151 (12.9%)
Hispanic
124 (10.6%)
Black
12 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)538-5478
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 436

Grade 7 375

Grade 8 367