- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlsbad, CA
Aviara Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aviara Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060750008606
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aviara Oaks Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aviara Oaks Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aviara Oaks Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750008606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Aviara Oaks Middle held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 060750008606 · Carlsbad, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 22:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Aviara Oaks Middle held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aviara Oaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
2,336 students
- Sage Creek Hig
Sage Creek High
1,289 students
- This school
Aviara Oaks Middle
991 students
- Valley Middle 807
Valley Middle
807 students
- Hope Elementar 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- Calavera Hills 655
Calavera Hills Middle
655 students
What this shows Aviara Oaks Middle reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aviara Oaks Middle compares
Aviara Oaks Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 991 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 9.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Aviara Oaks Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Unified reports $15,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aviara Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calavera Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aviara Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Carlsbad
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aviara Oaks Middle
How many students attend Aviara Oaks Middle?
Aviara Oaks Middle has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aviara Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aviara Oaks Middle is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aviara Oaks Middle?
14.7% of students at Aviara Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aviara Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aviara Oaks Middle is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aviara Oaks Middle?
Aviara Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aviara Oaks Middle rank among middle schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Aviara Oaks Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carlsbad, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Unified?
Besides Aviara Oaks Middle, Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students), Sage Creek High (1,289 students), and Valley Middle (807 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.