Lewis Middle

5170 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120

www.lewis.sandiegounified.org/

1,013 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis Middle School, located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong academic foundation, the school emphasizes a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the transition from elementary to high school. The campus is well-regarded for its focus on providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and extracurricular activities, fostering both intellectual growth and social development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lewis Middle School offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its student body, including opportunities in the arts, technology, and athletics. The school maintains an active connection with the local community, promoting parent involvement and school spirit. By prioritizing high expectations for student achievement and a commitment to inclusive education, Lewis Middle strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while helping them navigate the unique challenges of their adolescent years.

1,013

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	316
Black	66
Asian	157
Two or More	124
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
347 (34.3%)
Hispanic
316 (31.2%)
Asian
157 (15.5%)
Two or More
124 (12.2%)
Black
66 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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 Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)510-4300
Website:	http://www.lewis.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,013
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	139

* 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 6 335

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 353