Wangenheim Middle School
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (619) 605-2250
Fax: (858) 578-9481
District: San Diego Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 703 students
Wangenheim Middle School, a public school located in San Diego, CA, serves grades 6-8 in the San Diego Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wangenheim Middle School is a public school located in San Diego, CA. 703 students attend Wangenheim Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: August 20, 2023
It was extremely terrible. The teachers were rude and so were the kids
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Posted: December 3, 2013
I am a 6th grader at this school, and so far, it has been Wonderful! All of my teachers are very nice and you rarely ever get bullied. Plus, they provide very fun games and cool music for both lunches two times a week.They also have a great music program and I love it!
Posted: November 19, 2013
I just moved to Mira Mesa this summer and I was very worried about the things I have heard about Mira Mesa and there schools. But truth be told, I was worried over nothing. My son just started Wangenheim this year for 7th grade. Its a great school. The teachers are nice and very helpful. The after school club he joined is a lot of fun and he looks forward going to it each week and as a parent I enjoy going to the monthly coffee with the principal. I would highly recommend Wangenheim. Its a wonderful school in a amazing family oriented city. I'm glad we moved here.
Posted: August 4, 2013
I love this school. Wangenheim has a great capability in making students have an interest in their academics. The staff here make this school even more fun than it already is. The campus is big and spacey, people barely bump into each other. They have music and cool activities during lunch every week!
Posted: July 16, 2013
I am (now) a former student from Wangenheim. This school is GREAT! There is no old-school upper class men privileges. Bullying is a rare occurrence. We have a no-tolerence policy for bullying. We have sports activities, unlike Challenger. We have many fun events. We also have an outstanding music program. We take pride in that. We also have a lot of athletes, the school made sure that everyone was at their full potential. I absolutely LOVE the teachers! The teachers made sure we exiled and that we we were at our full potential. Many of the teachers have been there for awhile now, and they know how things work. There are no teachers that just go by the textbook. All the teachers like to be interactive. The last thing i'd like to say is that the school has the most ridiculous dress-code. Things that annoyed me were: thicker than 3-inch straps, leggings or tights under dresses that are down to your knee, no sheer or lace tops (even if we are wearing a tank under). I hated that on the very cold or warm days, suddenly we can wear beanies, wear our sheer tops, etc. Regardless, I still really like this school and I'll miss it. Mira Mesa, here i come!
Posted: February 27, 2012
I have had two children attend Wangenheim. The curriculum is challenging but manageable. There is a good mix of experienced, enthusiastic teachers and newer, enthusiastic teachers. The school offers a larger selection of electives than most middle schools. There are opportunities for parents to interact with the teachers that other schools don't have such as Shadow a Student Day and Family Math Night. At Orientation, the student receives a copy of his/ her schedule and may visit the classroom and teacher before school begins. The staff encourages the parents to be involved.
Posted: January 21, 2012
I am currently a student at Wangenheim I love it here, I have been going here for the last 2years and can't wait for my 8 th grade year. I was never bullied here and it is very easy to make friends. Me coming from a miltary family, most of the cjildren that do go here either are miltary children or live in the area.Most teachers are pretty cool and nice and do care about our academics. I am very happy my parents chides for me to go here instead of Marshall or Challnger.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 4.7 mi | |
| 2 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 5.7 mi | |
| 3 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 6.7 mi | |
| 4 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 9.3 mi | |
| 5 | Santee Villas | Apartment Complex | Santee | CA | 9.8 mi | |
| 6 | Riverfront Condominium Rentals | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 9.8 mi | |
| 7 | Mission Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 11.2 mi | |
| 8 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 11.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mira Mesa | San Diego | CA | 1 mi | |
| 2 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 3.4 mi | |
| 3 | Torrey Highlands | San Diego | CA | 4.6 mi | |
| 4 | University City | San Diego | CA | 5.8 mi | |
| 5 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 7.4 mi | |
| 6 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 9 mi | |
| 7 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 9.5 mi | |
| 8 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 9.5 mi | |
| 9 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 9.7 mi | |
| 10 | Santee | Santee | CA | 10 mi | |
| 11 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 11.3 mi | |
| 12 | Old Town | San Diego | CA | 11.3 mi | |
| 13 | Mission Hills | San Diego | CA | 11.4 mi | |
| 14 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 11.4 mi | |
| 15 | Old Town San Diego | San Diego | CA | 11.5 mi | |
| 16 | El Cajon | El Cajon | CA | 12.2 mi | |
| 17 | Loma Portal | San Diego | CA | 12.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 2.4 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 12.4 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 12.4 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 15.2 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 15.6 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 16.2 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 16.8 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 34.7 mi. |
