Black Mountain Middle

www.powayusd.com/pusdbmms

1,077 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Black Mountain Middle School, located in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, is a highly regarded institution within the Poway Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The campus is well-integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between high-achieving scholarship and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Black Mountain Middle offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, creating a supportive culture that prioritizes both personal growth and community involvement. With its focus on innovation and character education, the school remains a staple of the 92129 area, consistently striving to provide a safe and enriching middle school experience.

1,077

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Mountain Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	222
Black	33
Asian	299
Two or More	141
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
379 (35.2%)
Asian
299 (27.8%)
Hispanic
222 (20.6%)
Two or More
141 (13.1%)
Black
33 (3.1%)
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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)484-1300
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdbmms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,077
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 336

Grade 7 366

Grade 8 375