Top Rankings
Carlsbad Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,942 students in Carlsbad Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Carlsbad Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Carlsbad Unified School District are Pacific Rim Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Aviara Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Carlsbad Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
10,942 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Carlsbad Unified School District, which is ranked #119 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
684 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,951 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
55%
# Black Students
123 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,057 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
56%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,079 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
794
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
738
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
692
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
780
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
810
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
792
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
824
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
832
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
890
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
884
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
935
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,003
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
968
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,635 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$204 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,166
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,635
$19,787
Best Carlsbad Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Poinsettia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #77.
Sage Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Bobcat Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #88.
Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3010 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5900
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #99.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1010.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5400
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1111.
Calavera Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Calavera Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #1414.
Carlsbad High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1616.
Carlsbad Village Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Grades: 10-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlsbad Unified School District?
Carlsbad Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 10,942 students.
What is the rank of Carlsbad Unified School District?
Carlsbad Unified School District is ranked #119 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad Unified School District?
56% of Carlsbad Unified School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlsbad Unified School District?
Carlsbad Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Carlsbad Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,635 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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