Valley Center Middle
756 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Valley Center Middle School (VCMS) is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. Located in the semi-rural community of Valley Center, California, the school is situated on a campus that reflects the district’s focus on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while maintaining rigorous academic standards. The school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by balancing a robust core curriculum—including English, math, science, and history—with a variety of elective opportunities designed to engage diverse student interests.
Beyond the classroom, VCMS emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through an array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student leadership programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Valley Center Middle School strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens during the critical transition years of early adolescence.
Beyond the classroom, VCMS emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through an array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student leadership programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Valley Center Middle School strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens during the critical transition years of early adolescence.
756
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic | 466 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| American Indian | 62 |
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Hispanic466 (61.6 %)
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White170 (22.5 %)
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American Indian62 (8.2 %)
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Two or More40 (5.3 %)
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Asian17 (2.2 %)
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Black1 (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: | Valley Center-Pauma Unified |
| Phone: | (760)751-4295 |
| Website: | http://vcms.vcpusd.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 756 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 503 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
261
Grade 7
269
Grade 8
226
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 261 |
| Grade 7 | 269 |
| Grade 8 | 226 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 375 | 49.6% |
| Male | 381 | 50.4% |
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