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Valley Middle School

Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Carlsbad, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated A-, with 807 students and a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 55% in English Language Arts, 48% in Math and 48% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
807
Students per teacher
22.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts55%
Math48%
Science48%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White55%
Hispanic32%
Two or more races8%
Asian2%
Black1%
Native American1%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-15.8%
Prior-year enrollment
958

Homes assigned to this school

65,126 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Valley Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1645 Magnolia Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone
(760) 331-5300
Website
vms.carlsbadusd.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
060750000715
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School district

Carlsbad Unified School District

District rating
A
Schools
16
Students
10,708
Spending per student
$14,040
Teachers (FTE)
471
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Valley Middle School

How is Valley Middle School rated?

Valley Middle School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Carlsbad Unified School District is rated A overall.

How do students at Valley Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Valley Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 55% in English Language Arts, 48% in Math and 48% in Science.

What grades does Valley Middle School serve?

Valley Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Valley Middle School?

807 students attend Valley Middle School, down from 958 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Valley Middle School?

TopHap matches 65,126 residential properties to Valley Middle School in and around Carlsbad. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Valley Middle School in?

Valley Middle School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District, which reports 16 schools, 10,708 students and $14,040 of spending per student.