Calavera Hills Middle vs Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.0 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
Valley Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad, California | Valley Middle Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,334 | #189 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5173 of 15,369 | #3419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 655 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 63% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 61.3).
- •Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.6%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Valley Middle is the larger school with 807 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 Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle ranks higher (69.7 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 Valley Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calavera Hills Middle: 655. Valley Middle: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calavera Hills Middle and Valley Middle rank in California?
Calavera Hills Middle is 290th of 1,334 and Valley Middle is 189th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).