Pershing Middle

pershing.sandiegounified.org/

980 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pershing Middle School, located in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The campus is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic rigor while emphasizing the social and emotional development necessary for students during their transition from elementary to high school.

The school offers a well-rounded educational program that includes a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, such as performing arts and technology, designed to engage students with diverse interests. By prioritizing student-centered learning and maintaining strong connections with the local San Carlos community, Pershing Middle aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.

980

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pershing Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	294
Black	46
Asian	60
Two or More	117
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
459 (46.8%)
Hispanic
294 (30.0%)
Two or More
117 (11.9%)
Asian
60 (6.1%)
Black
46 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
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)362-3550
Website:	http://pershing.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 6 345

Grade 7 358

Grade 8 277