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Valley Center Middle

Valley Center-Pauma Unified · San Diego County · 28102 North Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082-6740

(760) 751-4295 · vcms.vcpusd.org

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1/10
#1192
Rank 1192 out of 1,315
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1242 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1259 · 4th percentile
Science4/10 · #878 · 34th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, rural hills of Valley Center — a small farming community in the northern reaches of San Diego County — this middle school serves a tight-knit town where agriculture and wide-open spaces define everyday life. Despite its small-town setting, Valley Center Middle punches well above its weight academically, with particularly strong math and English performance that rivals schools in far more competitive suburban districts. Families who want a grounded, community-focused middle school experience without the sprawl of city life will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

705 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
458 (65%)
White
135 (19%)
American Indian
53 (8%)
Multiple Races
48 (7%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners275 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged483 (69%)
Students with Disabilities148 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

766
Enrollment
34.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.9
Administrators (FTE)
18
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1276 · 7th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.