Calavera Hills Middle School

4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Calavera Hills Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calavera Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Calavera Hills Middle School's student population of 643 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
643 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Calavera Hills Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calavera Hills Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2017 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calavera Hills Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
51%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calavera Hills Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Calavera Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calavera Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calavera Hills Middle School's ranking?
Calavera Hills Middle School is ranked #2017 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Calavera Hills Middle School often compared to?
Calavera Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Calavera Hills Middle School?
643 students attend Calavera Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Calavera Hills Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calavera Hills Middle School?
Calavera Hills Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calavera Hills Middle School offer ?
Calavera Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calavera Hills Middle School part of?
Calavera Hills Middle School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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