Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Calavera Hills Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Calavera Hills Middle serves the northeast area of Carlsbad, CA, encompassing approximately 8.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calavera Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Calavera Hills Middle School's student population of 655 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calavera Hills Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calavera Hills Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2024 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calavera Hills Middle School's ranking?
Calavera Hills Middle School is ranked #2024 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Calavera Hills Middle School often compared to?
Calavera Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Calavera Hills Middle School?
655 students attend Calavera Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Calavera Hills Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calavera Hills Middle School?
Calavera Hills Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calavera Hills Middle School offer ?
Calavera Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calavera Hills Middle School part of?
Calavera Hills Middle School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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