- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Black Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063153004884
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Mountain Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Mountain Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Mountain Middle ranks #4 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Black Mountain Middle held near 1,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 063153004884 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,077 enr · 22.9:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Black Mountain Middle held near 1,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Black Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school
Black Mountain Middle
1,077 students
What this shows Black Mountain Middle reports 1,077 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Mountain Middle compares
Black Mountain Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,077
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Asian 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Black Mountain Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Pershing Middle
Standard public school
980 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,077 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Mountain Middle
How many students attend Black Mountain Middle?
Black Mountain Middle has 1,077 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,129 (2022-23) → 1,132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Mountain Middle?
18.1% of students at Black Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black Mountain Middle is White at 35.2% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Mountain Middle?
Black Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Mountain Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Mountain Middle ranks #4 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Black Mountain Middle, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.