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Marston Middle School vs. Muirlands Middle School

Should you attend Marston Middle School or Muirlands Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Marston Middle School
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Muirlands Middle School
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Marston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Muirlands Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Marston Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Muirlands Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
674 students
695 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Muirlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marston Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Muirlands Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Muirlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marston Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Muirlands Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2740 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#768 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marston Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Muirlands Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
67%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muirlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muirlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marston Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Muirlands Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
262
234
Grade 7 Students
205
231
Grade 8 Students
207
230

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
% Asian
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Muirlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Muirlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Muirlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Muirlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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