Valley Middle

1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

vms.carlsbadusd.net/

807 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Middle School, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, is a key institution within the Carlsbad Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated on Magnolia Avenue and is known for providing a structured academic environment designed to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while fostering personal growth and social responsibility.

As part of the Carlsbad Unified system, Valley Middle School benefits from the district’s commitment to high educational standards and community engagement. The school leverages its location to offer a collaborative learning atmosphere where technology, extracurricular activities, and core subjects are integrated to promote student success. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us.

807

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	262
Black	11
Asian	20
Two or More	67
American Indian	4

White
442 (54.8%)
Hispanic
262 (32.5%)
Two or More
67 (8.3%)
Asian
20 (2.5%)
Black
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carlsbad Unified
Phone:	(760)331-5300
Website:	http://vms.carlsbadusd.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 265

Grade 7 264

Grade 8 278