Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego, CA · San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8
37th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
Carmel Valley Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carmel Valley Middle 37th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2015 to 97th in 2025.
Carmel Valley Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 676 students tested
Carmel Valley Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 700 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.5% | 39.3% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 55.4% | 36.6% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 12.3% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 10.7% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Carmel Valley Middle
Typical home value $2.09M in zip 92130 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Carmel Valley Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Pacific Trails MiddleSan Dieguito Union High · 2.6 mi away21st of 1,294
ELA 86% · Math 81% - 10Earl Warren MiddleSan Dieguito Union High · 3.9 mi away76th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 73% - 9Challenger MiddleSan Diego Unified · 4.8 mi away150th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 63% - 10Mesa Verde MiddlePoway Unified · 4.9 mi away46th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 77% - 10R. Roger Rowe MiddleRancho Santa Fe Elementary · 5.3 mi away16th of 1,294
ELA 85% · Math 83% - 9Black Mountain MiddlePoway Unified · 6.1 mi away199th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 7Wangenheim MiddleSan Diego Unified · 6.6 mi away475th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 9Standley MiddleSan Diego Unified · 6.7 mi away160th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carmel Valley Middle in?
Carmel Valley Middle is part of the San Dieguito Union High district in San Diego, California.
Is Carmel Valley Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carmel Valley Middle 37th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carmel Valley Middle?
Asian 39%, White 37%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 11% (700 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carmel Valley Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92130 is $2.09M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.