Oak Crest Middle School

The entrance of the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

The administration building at the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

The monument of the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

The school building of the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

The courtyard of the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

Go waves is the motto at the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

The sporting field of the Oak Crest Middle in Encinitas.

Oak Crest Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

675 Balour Dr, Encinitas, CA

Central Encinitas Neighborhood

San Dieguito Union High School District

3.0

3.6

808 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ben Taylor

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
58%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

58%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 34
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

818:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.6%	Female 46.3%
White 60.7%	Hispanic 24.5%
Two or more races 11.1%	Asian 2.6%
Black <1%	Pacific Islander <1%
Filipino <1%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#79 Best Public MS in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

3/23/2022

Teachers don't call back, don't care and the administration is disinterested in actually teaching. Most kids have to get tutors in order to learn anything

5.0 Parent

3/18/2021

This school helps kids online and still has the same help they would have online or in person. I'm so grateful for oak crest and there support for my child and others, so thank you teachers and staff and a big thank you to Katie Friedrichs for making this school a memory to remember for a life time thank you one again :)

2.0 Niche User

5/17/2015

People at my school tend to originate from Europe and look down upon other's differences.

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5.0 parent

7/23/2025

OC is a great middle school. Both of my kids went through, son (2027) and daughter (2029). We are a Cardiff family and some local kids went to Earl Warren only to bail out and go to Oak Crest. The admin and staff are super. This is a great middle school and serves our local Encinitas community well....

5.0 parent

8/2/2024

Middle Schools get a bad rep. OC is a great school. I have a a daughter going into 8th and she loves the school, vibe, classes. My son also went there and is now at LCC. He had a super experience. Great staff, safe, good kids

5.0 parent

1/20/2023

Great middle school. My son is an 8th grader and has had a super experience at Oak Crest. His teachers are fabulous, admin great, and the schedule is perfect. I'm not sure why people would rate this school anything less than 4-5 stars. I wish this was my middle school back in the day.

1.0 parent

3/27/2022

Non-inclusive. Lazy staff. Does not want to deal with learning differences.

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Oak Crest Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Encinitas, CA and is served by the San Dieguito Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 808 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Oak Crest Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,924,817. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Dieguito High School Academy, Sunset High School, La Costa Canyon High School, and more. Learn more about what Encinitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Crest Middle School.

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