High Tech Middle Mesa District

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San Diego, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks High Tech Middle Mesa District #1209 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,493 per pupil, High Tech Middle Mesa District ranks #1833 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

337
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,493
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

High Tech Middle Mesa District operates 1 public schools serving 337 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,493 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 10.3% local, 86.6% state, and 3.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #1209 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 24.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 34.6% White, 20.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is High Tech Middle Mesa, enrolling 352 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

High Tech Middle Mesa accounts for 100.0% of all High Tech Middle Mesa District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of High Tech Middle Mesa District a distant remainder — means High Tech Middle Mesa District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

High Tech Middle Mesa District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within High Tech Middle Mesa District is typically wider than the High Tech Middle Mesa District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.0%
Federal
86.6%
State
10.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
1209 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in High Tech Middle Mesa District.

White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 20.0%
Multiracial 4.6%
Other 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

24.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in High Tech Middle Mesa District

School Enrollment
High Tech Middle Mesa
Charter
352

How High Tech Middle Mesa District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bert Corona Charter District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Le Grand Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Laytonville Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
High Tech Middle North County District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to High Tech Middle Mesa District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in High Tech Middle Mesa District?

High Tech Middle Mesa District has 1 school, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 337 students.

How much does High Tech Middle Mesa District spend per student?

High Tech Middle Mesa District spends $9,493 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1209 in California.

What is the demographic composition of High Tech Middle Mesa District?

High Tech Middle Mesa District students are 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 34.6% White, 20.0% Asian, 3.7% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for High Tech Middle Mesa District?

High Tech Middle Mesa District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1209 out of 1517 districts in California.