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PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1645 Magnolia Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 · (760) 331-5300 · Part of Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad’s School Grade A better than 91% of California school districts
Students
807
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Valley Middle
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Carlsbad kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Carlsbad kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–59 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Valley MiddleYou are here
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗














1645 Magnolia Ave., Carlsbad
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6265
Grade 7264
Grade 8278
Enrollment over time
876’20
880’21
866’22
788’23
807’24
Down 7.9% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 55%Hispanic 33%Two or more races 8%Asian 2%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Valley Middle from Carlsbad families.
Other schools in Carlsbad Unified School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.