Calavera Hills Middle

4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

chms.carlsbadusd.net/

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Calavera Hills Middle School, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Carlsbad Unified School District. Known for its "Coyote" mascot and school spirit, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive, academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Calavera Hills Middle School is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and a variety of extracurricular programs. The school leverages its location in Carlsbad to integrate technology and enrichment activities into the classroom experience. With a focus on high achievement and inclusivity, the staff works to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning journey, supported by a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community.

655

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calavera Hills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	180
Black	7
Asian	33
Two or More	79
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
349 (53.4%)
Hispanic
180 (27.5%)
Two or More
79 (12.1%)
Asian
33 (5.0%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)331-6400
Website:	http://chms.carlsbadusd.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 6 234

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 206