De Portola Middle

11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124

www.deportola.sandiegounified.org/

680 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

De Portola Middle School, located in the Tierrasanta community of San Diego, is a public school within the San Diego Unified School District serving students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for the transition to high school through a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, De Portola Middle School encourages student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school benefits from an active parent and community network, which supports its mission to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its focus on character education and high academic standards, De Portola remains a central pillar of the local Tierrasanta community.

680

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Portola Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	245
Black	29
Asian	65
Two or More	97
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
245 (36.0%)
White
239 (35.1%)
Two or More
97 (14.3%)
Asian
65 (9.6%)
Black
29 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)496-8080
Website:	http://www.deportola.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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 6 241

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 223

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for De Portola Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	241
Grade 7	216
Grade 8	223

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for De Portola Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	49.3%
Male	345	50.7%

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