School Overview
Innovation Middle School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a unique 6th through 8th-grade campus that emphasizes a personalized, technology-integrated approach to learning. As a 1:1 school, it focuses on preparing students for the 21st-century workforce by embedding digital literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving into its core curriculum. The school is known for its "Innovation" identity, which encourages students to move beyond traditional rote memorization and engage in project-based learning that connects academic concepts to real-world applications.

The school community prides itself on a culture that balances rigorous academic standards with a supportive, inclusive environment. Beyond the classroom, Innovation Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to foster student passions and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing student agency and utilizing innovative teaching strategies, the school aims to create a dynamic educational experience that transitions students effectively from middle school to high school, equipping them with the adaptability and skills necessary for future success.
350
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Innovation Middle
Demographic Student Count
White56
Hispanic204
Black15
Asian37
Two or More33
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    204 (58.3%)
  • White
    56 (16.0%)
  • Asian
    37 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    33 (9.4%)
  • Black
    15 (4.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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)278-5948
Website: http://www.innovation.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 213
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67
Grades Taught
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 100
Grade 8 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Innovation Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6100
Grade 7100
Grade 8150
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Innovation Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15143.1%
Male19956.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)