Aviara Oaks Middle

6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92011

www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us

1,021 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Aviara Oaks Middle School (AOMS), located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, serves as a high-performing middle school within the Carlsbad Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and the developmental needs of early adolescents, the school maintains a reputation for high test scores and a supportive, structured environment.

Beyond the classroom, Aviara Oaks is known for its vibrant campus culture, which encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and various academic clubs. The school benefits from a high level of community and parental involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a focal point in the Carlsbad area. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to student well-being, Aviara Oaks Middle School consistently ranks as one of the premier middle schools in San Diego County.

1,021

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aviara Oaks Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	215
Black	12
Asian	90
Two or More	104
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
596 (58.4 %)
Hispanic
215 (21.1 %)
Two or More
104 (10.2 %)
Asian
90 (8.8 %)
Black
12 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carlsbad Unified
Phone:	(760)331-6100
Website:	http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 347

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 343