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Valley Middle

Carlsbad, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us1645 Magnolia Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008(760) 331-5300
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

775 students tested

55.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 57.7% did.

  • Exceeded20.6%
  • Met34.7%
  • Nearly met23.7%
  • Not met20.9%

Math

778 students tested

47.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 47.4% did.

  • Exceeded22.9%
  • Met24.7%
  • Nearly met27.6%
  • Not met24.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

5.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year822837
Suspended in or out of school4.3% · 355.6% · 47
Suspensions4857
Violence with injury32
Violence without injury3641
Weapons11
Drugs39
Defiance only30
Other24

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall884785
Suspended out of school6.3% · 562.7% · 21
Suspended in school0.0% · 03.3% · 26
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

17.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted810824
Chronically absent17.7% · 14317.8% · 147

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

788 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino30.8%
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White55.5%
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Black or African American1.0%
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Asian2.9%
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Two or More Races9.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060750000715

District
Carlsbad Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
788 students
Teachers (FTE)
39.3

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