Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center Middle School serves 942 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Valley Center Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Valley Center Middle School's student population of 942 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 942 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valley Center Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Center Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6776 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Valley Center Middle School is Valley Center Prep (2.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Center Valley Center Prep Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 52 students
2.7 miles
28751-u Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455 2.7 K-12 52 - Valley Center Valley Center Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 534 students
2.8 miles
28751 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631 2.8 3-5 534 - Valley Center Valley Center Primary Grades: K-3 | 520 students
2.9 miles
14249 Fruitvale Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282 2.9 K-3 520 - Valley Center All Tribes Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 51 students
3.8 miles
34320 Valley Center Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982 3.8 6-12 51 - Valley Center All Tribes Elementary Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 38 students
3.9 miles
34320 Valley Center Rd., Ste.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-4375 3.9 K-5 38
School Reviews
| 2 I attended this school and was severely bullied. Including phone calls from the granddaughter of a teacher saying I should kill myself and was punished by the staff for reporting it. From what I hear it has not changed. Protect the staff not the children - Posted by Student/Alumni - drnkt |
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