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Carlsbad Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 7,187 students in Carlsbad Unified School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Carlsbad Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
10,992 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
699 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,014 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
56%
# Black Students
118 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,088 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
56%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,029 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
761
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
660
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
778
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
802
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
780
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
818
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
813
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
880
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
811
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
935
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,023
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
937
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
994
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,551 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$204 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,093
$19,806
Spending / Student
$18,551
$18,241
Best Carlsbad Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #66.
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5400
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5900
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #99.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1010.
Calavera Hills Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Calavera Hills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1313.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
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