At a glance
Reported students
991
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
550
Aviara Oaks Middle: 991 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 979
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
What the reported data says about Aviara Oaks Middle
Aviara Oaks Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Carlsbad. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Carlsbad Unified. NCES reports 991 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Aviara Oaks Middle
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.7%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carlsbad Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
Calavera Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
655 reported students
Sage Creek High
High · Grades 09–12
1,289 reported students
Hope Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
659 reported students
Pacific Rim Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
642 reported students
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
612 reported students
Public schools near Aviara Oaks Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diegueno Middle Middle · San Dieguito Union High | 07–08 | 737 | 3.7 mi |
| Oak Crest Middle Middle · San Dieguito Union High | 07–08 | 758 | 4.3 mi |
| San Elijo Middle Middle · San Marcos Unified | 06–08 | 1,395 | 4.7 mi |
| High Tech Middle North County Middle · Charter · High Tech Middle North County District | 06–08 | 341 | 4.8 mi |
| Valley Middle Middle · Carlsbad Unified | 06–08 | 807 | 4.8 mi |
| Calavera Hills Middle Middle · Carlsbad Unified | 06–08 | 655 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aviara Oaks Middle
What grades does Aviara Oaks Middle serve?
Aviara Oaks Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carlsbad Unified.
How many students attend Aviara Oaks Middle?
Aviara Oaks Middle reported 991 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 979 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aviara Oaks Middle?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 991 students and 44.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Aviara Oaks Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aviara Oaks Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carlsbad Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Aviara Oaks Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Aviara Oaks Middle in?
Aviara Oaks Middle is part of Carlsbad Unified, based in Carlsbad, CA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aviara Oaks Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Diegueno Middle (3.7 mi), Oak Crest Middle (4.3 mi), San Elijo Middle (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.