Innovation Middle
350 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic | 204 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Two or More | 33 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic204 (58.3%)
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White56 (16.0%)
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Asian37 (10.6%)
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Two or More33 (9.4%)
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Black15 (4.3%)
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Pacific Islander4 (1.1%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 100 |
| Grade 7 | 100 |
| Grade 8 | 150 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 151 | 43.1% |
| Male | 199 | 56.9% |
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