Carmel Valley Middle

768 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Carmel Valley Middle School (CVMS), located in the Del Mar/Carmel Valley area of San Diego, is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 7–8 as part of the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and consistently high test scores, reflecting the community’s strong emphasis on education. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes honors-level courses, elective programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for success in the district’s top-tier high schools.

Beyond academics, CVMS fosters a supportive environment that focuses on the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years. The campus is well-regarded for its active parent community and its commitment to technology-integrated learning. By balancing high academic expectations with a broad range of clubs, arts, and athletic opportunities, Carmel Valley Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

768

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	96
Black	10
Asian	277
Two or More	90
Pacific Islander	1

White
293 (38.2 %)
Asian
277 (36.1 %)
Hispanic
96 (12.5 %)
Two or More
90 (11.7 %)
Black
10 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	San Dieguito Union High
Phone:	(858)481-8221
Website:	http://sduhsd.net/cv
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 7 355

Grade 8 413

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carmel Valley Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	355
Grade 8	413

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carmel Valley Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	48.6%
Male	394	51.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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