- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Carmel Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063438008307
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Valley Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #18 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Valley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Valley Middle ranks #18 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438008307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Carmel Valley Middle shrank from 768 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 063438008307 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 23.2:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
Carmel Valley Middle shrank from 768 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmel Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- San Dieguito H
San Dieguito Hs Academy
1,843 students
- La Costa Canyo
La Costa Canyon High
1,774 students
- Pacific Trails 971
Pacific Trails Middle
971 students
- This school 697
Carmel Valley Middle
697 students
What this shows Carmel Valley Middle reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Valley Middle compares
Carmel Valley Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,491
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Asian 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Carmel Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Dieguito Union High reports $14,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Crest Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Valley Middle
How many students attend Carmel Valley Middle?
Carmel Valley Middle has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Valley Middle is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel Valley Middle?
9.1% of students at Carmel Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Valley Middle is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Valley Middle?
Carmel Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Carmel Valley Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Valley Middle ranks #18 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
Besides Carmel Valley Middle, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students), and San Dieguito Hs Academy (1,843 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.