School Overview
Valley Center Middle School (VCMS) is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. Located in the semi-rural community of Valley Center, California, the school is situated on a campus that reflects the district’s focus on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while maintaining rigorous academic standards. The school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by balancing a robust core curriculum—including English, math, science, and history—with a variety of elective opportunities designed to engage diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, VCMS emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through an array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student leadership programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Valley Center Middle School strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens during the critical transition years of early adolescence.
766
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Center Middle
Demographic Student Count
White147
Hispanic496
Black3
Asian9
Two or More53
American Indian58
  • Hispanic
    496 (64.8%)
  • White
    147 (19.2%)
  • American Indian
    58 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    53 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.2%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
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: Valley Center-Pauma Unified
Phone: (760)751-4295
Website: http://vcms.vcpusd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 503
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 6 241
Grade 7 255
Grade 8 270

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley Center Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6241
Grade 7255
Grade 8270
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley Center Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36347.4%
Male40352.6%