At a glance
Reported students
697
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
864.5
Carmel Valley Middle: 697 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
23.5:1 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
- 797
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.8:1
What the reported data says about Carmel Valley Middle
Carmel Valley Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in San Diego. It is one of 10 current school records connected to San Dieguito Union High. NCES reports 697 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, above 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 (39.5%) and Asian (34.6%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carmel Valley Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.64 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 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.5%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian34.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
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
Not reported as 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 San Dieguito Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Diegueno Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
737 reported students
Oak Crest Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
758 reported students
Earl Warren Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
476 reported students
Pacific Trails Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
971 reported students
Sunset High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
La Costa Canyon High
High · Grades 09–12
1,774 reported students
Public schools near Carmel Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Pacific Elementary Middle · Solana Beach Elementary | 04–06 | 375 | 0.3 mi |
| Pacific Trails Middle Middle · San Dieguito Union High | 07–08 | 971 | 2.8 mi |
| Earl Warren Middle Middle · San Dieguito Union High | 07–08 | 476 | 3.7 mi |
| Challenger Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 960 | 4.9 mi |
| Mesa Verde Middle Middle · Poway Unified | 06–08 | 1,178 | 5 mi |
| R. Roger Rowe Middle Middle · Rancho Santa Fe Elementary | 06–08 | 189 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Valley Middle
What grades does Carmel Valley Middle serve?
Carmel Valley Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Dieguito Union High.
How many students attend Carmel Valley Middle?
Carmel Valley Middle reported 697 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 797 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carmel Valley Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 697 students and 29.64 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 Carmel Valley Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carmel Valley Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Dieguito Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carmel Valley Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.4% 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 Carmel Valley Middle in?
Carmel Valley Middle is part of San Dieguito Union High, based in Encinitas, CA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carmel Valley Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Solana Pacific Elementary (0.3 mi), Pacific Trails Middle (2.8 mi), Earl Warren Middle (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.