Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Valley Center Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 77% 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: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Center Middle School's student population of 756 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Center Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Center Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Center Middle School's ranking?
Valley Center Middle School is ranked #8043 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Center Middle School often compared to?
Valley Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho Del Rey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valley Center Middle School?
756 students attend Valley Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Valley Center Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center Middle School?
Valley Center Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley Center Middle School offer ?
Valley Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Center Middle School part of?
Valley Center Middle School is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 7/23/2011
I attended this school and was severely bullied. Including phone calls from the granddaughter of a teacher saying I should kill myself and was punished by the staff for reporting it. From what I hear it has not changed. Protect the staff not the children
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