- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlsbad, CA
Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060750000715
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Valley Middle shrank from 866 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 060750000715 · Carlsbad, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 20.2:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Valley Middle shrank from 866 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley 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
- Aviara Oaks Mi
Aviara Oaks Middle
991 students
- This school 807
Valley Middle
807 students
- Hope Elementar 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- Calavera Hills 655
Calavera Hills Middle
655 students
What this shows Valley Middle reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Middle compares
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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Valley 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 Valley 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calavera Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley 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
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle
How many students attend Valley Middle?
Valley Middle has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Middle?
24.7% of students at Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Valley Middle is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Middle?
Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle ranks #2 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 Valley Middle, Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students), Sage Creek High (1,289 students), and Aviara Oaks Middle (991 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.