Since 1955, Spring Valley Middle School has been the primary "middle" school in the Casa de Oro and Spring Valley areas, serving almost 1,000 students.
In addition to creating an environment of learning, principal Dana Wright stresses the importance of encouraging students to get connected in some way, in these formative years, whether it is through sports, a club, a position of student leadership or through music and the arts.
SVMS is a national demonstration school for AVID, an organization that promotes students pursuing higher education. It is one of the only middle schools in San Diego with a marching band. Its student leadership programs help facilitate many events and outreach programs in the community.
Located next to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Operations Center, the school benefits from a diverse population.