Carmel Valley Middle

Public 7-8

 3800 Mykonos Ln.
       San Diego, CA  92130-3572


(858) 481-8221

District: San Dieguito Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,391 Help


Students who attend Carmel Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Torrey Pines High

Feeder schools for Carmel Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Carmel Creek Elementary
    Carmel Del Mar Elementary
    Ocean Air
    Sage Canyon
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Student/teacher ratio:  24.9 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.2%
Asian:
36.1%
Hispanic:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.5% Help


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Compare Details Carmel Valley Middle ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carmel Valley Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.2%), Asian (36.1%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmel Valley Middle is 24.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 middle schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmel Valley Middle is $6,391. 3 middle schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carmel Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Valley Middle 40th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Carmel Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Dieguito Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks San Dieguito Union High 84th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carmel Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.36 72nd 1769 95.9%
2005 91.79 87th 1777 95.1%
2006 89.98 124th 1804 93.1%
2007 88.59 152nd 1999 92.4%
2008 90.62 96th 2005 95.2%
2009 90.85 90th 2063 95.6%
2010 84.25 211th 2179 90.3%
2011 88.69 120th 2236 94.6%
2012 88.71 110th 2259 95.1%
2013 87.76 128th 2379 94.6%
2015 97.45 37th 2477 98.5%
2016 96.77 44th 2497 98.2%
2017 98.12 32nd 2508 98.7%
2018 97.72 37th 2480 98.5%
2019 98.15 29th 2715 98.9%
2022 98.71 34th 2740 98.8%
2023 98.40 40th 2788 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.87 18th 462 96.1%
2019 92.78 8th 554 98.6%
2022 90.30 26th 665 96.1%
2023 94.03 8th 678 98.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.07 22nd 1364 98.4%
2019 99.88 9th 1442 99.4%
2022 98.37 10th 1540 99.4%
2023 94.41 36th 1523 97.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.94 4th 1532 99.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.07 42nd 2230 98.1%
2019 96.94 37th 2369 98.4%
2022 98.62 27th 2458 98.9%
2023 96.43 64th 2535 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.72 42nd 2262 98.1%
2019 97.25 34th 2380 98.6%
2022 98.12 38th 2509 98.5%
2023 98.04 38th 2535 98.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.66 9th 1369 99.3%
2019 99.80 6th 1491 99.6%
2022 99.69 7th 1531 99.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.92 7th 193 96.4%
2023 96.23 4th 197 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.10 31st 2273 98.6%
2019 98.46 30th 2407 98.8%
2022 98.77 32nd 2527 98.7%
2023 98.28 39th 2546 98.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.64 60th 700 91.4%
2019 84.94 40th 745 94.6%
2022 87.12 30th 733 95.9%
2023 80.92 91st 717 87.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.72 22nd 2072 98.9%
2019 97.25 43rd 2213 98.1%
2022 98.00 32nd 2359 98.6%
2023 98.20 27th 2379 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Carmel Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.29 62nd 1496 95.9%
2019 91.41 59th 1602 96.3%
2022 93.31 34th 1555 97.8%
2023 91.97 42nd 1549 97.3%
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Friday, August 2, 2013

Open Quote CVMS is clean and safe. The intelligence at school helps immensely and I am not quite sure this is a school that would cater to children with slight disabilities. The teachers are responsive if you have the time to stay involved. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carmel Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 644 11 110 22 1 n/a n/a 0 788
2001 747 9 117 26 1 n/a n/a 0 900
2002 812 14 232 42 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
2003 812 14 232 42 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
2004 841 19 281 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1198
2005 888 18 290 51 3 n/a n/a 1 1251
2006 887 17 303 60 3 n/a n/a 1 1271
2007 934 16 334 61 2 n/a n/a 5 1352
2008 889 15 385 63 n/a n/a n/a 0 1352
2009 868 17 410 73 1 1 0 0 1370
2010 874 21 464 77 2 2 0 0 1440
2011 838 26 508 93 2 3 0 0 1470
2012 862 19 488 92 4 3 3 0 1471
2013 888 18 491 85 3 2 11 0 1498
2014 844 17 541 95 2 3 21 0 1523
2015 830 19 558 102 2 3 17 0 1531
2016 724 10 474 111 3 3 36 0 1361
2017 561 5 415 129 3 1 62 0 1176
2018 524 7 409 130 0 0 88 0 1158
2019 520 7 390 124 0 2 92 0 1135
2020 459 7 355 121 0 4 116 0 1062
2021 361 7 303 122 0 1 99 1 894
2022 329 8 265 116 1 1 77 0 797
2023 293 10 277 96 0 1 90 1 768

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carmel Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 788 32.0 24.6 2.4
2001 900 35.8 25.1 1.9
2002 1102 43.8 25.2 2.1
2003 1102 43.8 25.2 2.1
2004 1198 46.3 25.9 3.4
2005 1251 48.6 25.7 3
2006 1271 49.6 25.6 1.9
2007 1352 48.0 28.2 2
2008 1352 62.6 21.6 2.7
2009 1370 54.2 22.0 3.4
2010 1440 55.8 25.8 3.6
2011 1470 n/a n/a 4.6
2012 1471 53.6 27.4 n/a
2013 1498 55.8 26.8 4.3
2014 1523 56.0 27.1 3
2015 1531 57.0 26.8 4.5
2016 1361 51.0 26.6 4.6
2017 1176 44.0 26.7 3.5
2018 1158 42.8 27.0 6
2019 1135 42.8 26.5 8.5
2020 1062 n/a n/a 7.6
2021 894 34.4 25.9 7.7
2022 797 32.6 24.4 15.6
2023 768 30.7 24.9 12.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carmel Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 788 32.0 24.6 2.4
2001 900 35.8 25.1 1.9
2002 1102 43.8 25.2 2.1
2003 1102 43.8 25.2 2.1
2004 1198 46.3 25.9 3.4
2005 1251 48.6 25.7 3
2006 1271 49.6 25.6 1.9
2007 1352 48.0 28.2 2
2008 1352 62.6 21.6 2.7
2009 1370 54.2 22.0 3.4
2010 1440 55.8 25.8 3.6
2011 1470 n/a n/a 4.6
2012 1471 53.6 27.4 n/a
2013 1498 55.8 26.8 4.3
2014 1523 56.0 27.1 3
2015 1531 57.0 26.8 4.5
2016 1361 51.0 26.6 4.6
2017 1176 44.0 26.7 3.5
2018 1158 42.8 27.0 6
2019 1135 42.8 26.5 8.5
2020 1062 n/a n/a 7.6
2021 894 34.4 25.9 7.7
2022 797 32.6 24.4 15.6
2023 768 30.7 24.9 12.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carmel Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,391

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmel Valley Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 2788 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Valley Middle)87.983.2
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Dieguito Union High)83.180
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Valley Middle)88.582.1
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Dieguito Union High)80.774.9
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Valley Middle)84.780.2
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Dieguito Union High)78.274.2
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Valley Middle)80.481.1
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Dieguito Union High)72.868.8
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Carmel Valley Middle)70.569.1
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (San Dieguito Union High)6261.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1135768
 32.3%
African American710
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian390277
 29%
Hispanic12496
 22.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White520293
 43.7%
Two or More Races9290
 2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%12.5%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Valley Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 768 students attended Carmel Valley Middle.

Students who attend Carmel Valley Middle usually go on to attend Torrey Pines High

Students at Carmel Valley Middle are 38% White, 36% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes! Carmel Valley Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 40th of 2798 California middle schools.


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