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De Portola Middle

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 11010 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124-1507

(858) 496-8080 · www.deportola.sandiegounified.org/

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9/10
#187
Rank 187 out of 1,315
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #189 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #180 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #204 · 85th percentile

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School Overview

De Portola Middle sits in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego — a tight-knit, family-friendly community tucked between Mission Trails Regional Park and the 52 freeway, where kids grow up with hiking trails practically in their backyard. The school consistently performs well above state averages across English, math, and science, making it a solid choice for families who want strong academics without the pressure-cooker feel of a magnet program. If you're raising kids in Tierrasanta, De Portola is very much the kind of school neighbors quietly recommend to each other at the park.

Student Demographics

642 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
228 (36%)
White
223 (35%)
Multiple Races
93 (14%)
Asian
46 (7%)
African American
28 (4%)
Filipino
19 (3%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged291 (45%)
Students with Disabilities75 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

680
Enrollment
31.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #719 · 48th percentile

98 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found