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4104 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7101
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 280/1,204 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 325/1,204 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 655 |
| Low-Income Students | 219 (33.4%) |
| English Learners | 28 (4.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math -2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.3% to 64.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.7% to 50.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.2-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Calavera Hills Middle compare within the district?
Calavera Hills Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Carlsbad Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Calavera Hills Middle rank in California?
Calavera Hills Middle ranks No. 280 of 1,204 in reading and No. 325 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Calavera Hills Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.8% meet the reading standard and 21.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Calavera Hills Middle compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
Calavera Hills Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does Calavera Hills Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Calavera Hills Middle is No. 17 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Calavera Hills MiddleThis school | 45.7% | 62.6% |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | 60.8% | 72.9% |
| Valley Middle | 49.3% | 59.8% |
