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1645 Magnolia Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2626
Summary
Valley Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 49.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 314/1,204 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 273/1,204 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 807 |
| Low-Income Students | 298 (36.9%) |
| English Learners | 54 (6.7%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.6% to 67.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.1-point reading income gap is 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
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.9% 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 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.9% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.0-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
10.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Valley Middle compare within the district?
Valley Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Carlsbad Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valley Middle rank in California?
Valley Middle ranks No. 314 of 1,204 in reading and No. 273 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 Valley Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.8% meet the reading standard and 29.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valley Middle compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
Valley Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does Valley Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Valley Middle is No. 21 in reading and No. 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valley MiddleThis school | 49.3% | 59.8% |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | 60.8% | 72.9% |
| Calavera Hills Middle | 45.7% | 62.6% |
