Enrollment
991
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aviara Oaks Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aviara Oaks Middle
Aviara Oaks Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Carlsbad, California, enrolling 991 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the California average.
Enrollment of 991 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 625 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #311.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 991 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carlsbad's middle schools, it stands alongside Valley Middle (807 students): Aviara Oaks Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 20.2:1).
Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students) and Sage Creek High (1,289 students) alongside Aviara Oaks Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aviara Oaks Middle compares
Aviara Oaks Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,634
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlsbad Unified, which includes Aviara Oaks Middle.
$13,634
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.1%
State 14.0%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aviara Oaks Middle a good school?
Aviara Oaks Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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