Calavera Hills Middle vs Sage Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calavera Hills Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Sage Creek High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad, California | Sage Creek High Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,334 | #120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5173 of 15,369 | #3409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 655 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sage Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 61.3).
- •Sage Creek High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 33.1%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.8).
- •Sage Creek High is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 655.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calavera Hills Middle better than Sage Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Sage Creek High ranks higher (69.6 vs 61.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Calavera Hills Middle and Sage Creek High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calavera Hills Middle: 655. Sage Creek High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calavera Hills Middle and Sage Creek High rank in California?
Calavera Hills Middle is 290th of 1,334 and Sage Creek High is 120th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).