For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,673 students in Carlsbad, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, CA are Aviara Oaks Middle School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Calavera Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carlsbad, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Calavera Hills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Carlsbad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
The Jump Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7100 Arenal Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Grades: K-7
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, CA include Aviara Oaks Middle School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Calavera Hills Middle School. Carlsbad has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Carlsbad, CA?
4 public middle schools are located in Carlsbad, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad, CA?
Carlsbad, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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