Pacific Beach Middle

www.pbmiddle.sandiegounified.org/

715 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pacific Beach Middle School (PBMS), located in the heart of San Diego, is a public International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the campus is known for its focus on the IB Middle Years Programme, which emphasizes global awareness, critical thinking, and community service. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering personal growth and intercultural understanding in a diverse learning environment.

Beyond its core academics, Pacific Beach Middle School is recognized for its strong sense of community and connection to the surrounding coastal neighborhood. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and elective programs, aimed at providing a well-rounded education. With a mission to prepare students for high school and beyond, PBMS focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, lifelong learners who contribute positively to their society.

715

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Beach Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	211
Black	16
Asian	56
Two or More	100

White
332 (46.4%)
Hispanic
211 (29.5%)
Two or More
100 (14.0%)
Asian
56 (7.8%)
Black
16 (2.2%)

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:	(858)221-5600
Website:	http://www.pbmiddle.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 6 269

Grade 7 258

Grade 8 188