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Valley Middle

Carlsbad Unified · San Diego County · 1645 Magnolia Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2626

(760) 331-5300 · www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us

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8/10
#316
Rank 316 out of 1,315
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #366 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #307 · 77th percentile
Science9/10 · #238 · 82nd percentile

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School Overview

Valley Middle sits in Carlsbad, one of San Diego County's most desirable coastal communities, where the laid-back beach town vibe meets genuinely strong schools. Ranking in the top quarter of California middle schools with particularly solid math and science scores, it's a good fit for families who want academic substance without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more intensely competitive districts. If you're settling into Carlsbad for the lifestyle — the beaches, the walkable village, the year-round weather — Valley Middle is the kind of neighborhood school that makes the full picture feel complete.

Student Demographics

769 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
414 (54%)
Hispanic
256 (33%)
Multiple Races
66 (9%)
Asian
16 (2%)
Other
18 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners92 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged293 (38%)
Students with Disabilities144 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

807
Enrollment
35.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22
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 Programs7/10 · #446 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found