Mann Middle

Mann Middle sits in the diverse, working-class neighborhood of College Area on San Diego's eastern side — a community that's a world away from the beachside schools that tend to dominate local rankings. Families here are generally looking for a school that reflects the real, multicultural fabric of the city, and Mann delivers that in spades, even as it works through some academic challenges that are common across schools serving similar communities. For families who value diversity and want their kids growing up alongside students from all walks of life, this corner of San Diego has a lot of character to offer.