Valley Center Middle
Valley Center, CA · Valley Center-Pauma Unified · Grades 6-8
1,199th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Valley Center Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Valley Center Middle 1,199th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Valley Center Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 727 students tested
Valley Center Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 778 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.1% | 62.9% | ▲ 19.8 pts | |
| White | 40.3% | 20.2% | ▼ 20.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 10.0% | 7.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 6.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Valley Center Middle
Typical home value $928K in zip 92082 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Valley Center Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Quantum AcademyEscondido Union · 6.5 mi away423rd of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 3Hidden Valley MiddleEscondido Union · 7.1 mi away1,006th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 5Rincon MiddleEscondido Union · 7.7 mi away766th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 25% - 3Mission MiddleEscondido Union · 8.4 mi away990th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 18% - 7Woodland Park MiddleSan Marcos Unified · 10.4 mi away426th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 3Del Dios Academy of Arts and SciencesEscondido Union · 10.7 mi away941st of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 6Bear Valley MiddleEscondido Union · 10.8 mi away542nd of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 33% - 7Norman L. Sullivan MiddleBonsall Unified · 12.5 mi away446th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Valley Center Middle in?
Valley Center Middle is part of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified district in Valley Center, California.
Is Valley Center Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Valley Center Middle 1,199th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Valley Center Middle?
Hispanic 63%, White 20%, American Indian 8%, Two or more races 7% (778 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Valley Center Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92082 is $928K 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.