At a glance
Reported students
702
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Marston Middle: 702 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
21.8:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Marston Middle
Marston Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Diego. It is one of 175 current school records connected to San Diego Unified. NCES reports 702 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%). English learners represent 8.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Marston Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.9%
- Hispanic34%
- Black2%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Diego Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wangenheim Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
703 reported students
Bell Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
700 reported students
Clark Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
Wilson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
712 reported students
Pacific Beach Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
715 reported students
Mann Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
680 reported students
Public schools near Marston Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Middle Mesa Middle · Charter · High Tech Middle Mesa District | 06–08 | 352 | 1.2 mi |
| Montgomery Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 337 | 2.1 mi |
| Creative Performing and Media Arts Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 614 | 2.2 mi |
| Innovation Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 350 | 2.5 mi |
| Pacific Beach Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 715 | 2.5 mi |
| Standley Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 813 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marston Middle
What grades does Marston Middle serve?
Marston Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Diego Unified.
How many students attend Marston Middle?
Marston Middle reported 702 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 649 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marston Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.8:1, based on 702 students and 32.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marston Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marston Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Diego Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marston Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marston Middle in?
Marston Middle is part of San Diego Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 175 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marston Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High Tech Middle Mesa (1.2 mi), Montgomery Middle (2.1 mi), Creative Performing and Media Arts (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.