Carlsbad Unified School District
- 6225 EL CAMINO REAL
- CARLSBAD, CA 92009
- (760) 331-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86.3% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,159 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 22.5 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | - |
| Number of Students | 10,695 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 475 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 80.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 9.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 84.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 16.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 8.0% | 5.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 4.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 3.0% | 7.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 2.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 1.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 7.0% | 10.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 7.0% | 11.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 10,695 | 22.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 800 |
| 1st Grade Students | 895 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 854 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 860 |
| 4th Grade Students | 894 |
| 5th Grade Students | 863 |
| 6th Grade Students | 880 |
| 7th Grade Students | 797 |
| 8th Grade Students | 884 |
| 9th Grade Students | 784 |
| 10th Grade Students | 787 |
| 11th Grade Students | 784 |
| 12th Grade Students | 791 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 65 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 809 |
| Hispanic | 2,850 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 202 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,336 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,665 |
| Female | 5,219 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 475 | 22.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 295 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 114 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 39 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 84 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 271 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 26 |
| School Administrators | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 45 |
| Student Support Services | 28 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 150 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $105,561,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $85,603,000 | 81.1% |
| Property Tax | $66,773,000 | 63.3% |
| Other School Systems | $5,020,000 | 4.8% |
| School Lunch | $1,189,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $186,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $451,000 | 0.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,289,000 | 3.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $8,695,000 | 8.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,208,000 | 15.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $555,000 | 0.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $902,000 | 0.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $67,000 | 0.06% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $720,000 | 0.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $95,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $77,000 | 0.07% |
| Transportation Programs | $168,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $11,257,000 | 10.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,367,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,750,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $580,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,546,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $284,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $29,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $42,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $87,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $866,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $299,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $87,638,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $54,564,000 | 62.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $30,875,000 | 35.2% |
| Student Support | $5,430,000 | 5.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,651,000 | 3.5% |
| General Administration Support | $521,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $5,646,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,188,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,257,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Support Services | $5,182,000 | 4.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,199,000 | 2.5% |
| Food Services | $2,199,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 86.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 759 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 86 | 2.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Carlsbad Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 15
- Students: 10,695
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 475
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| AVIARA OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6900 Ambrosia Ln
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 770 | 23.6 |  Review This School |
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| AVIARA OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6880 Ambrosia Ln
Carlsbad, CA Public | 6-8 | 977 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1330 Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 255 | 13.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CALAVERA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4100 Tamarack Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 640 | 22.1 | Review This School |
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| CALAVERA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4104 Tamarack Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | 6-8 | 594 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3557 Monroe St
Carlsbad, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,957 | 24.5 | Review This School |
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| CARLSBAD SEASIDE ACADEMY | ||||
1905 Magnolia Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-12 | 83 | 34.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CARLSBAD VILLAGE ACADEMY | ||||
1640 Magnolia Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | 9-12 | 144 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3010 Tamarack Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 502 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3743 Jefferson St
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 693 | 20.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4885 Kelly Dr
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 495 | 21.1 | Review This School |
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| MAGNOLIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1905 Magnolia Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 419 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| PACIFIC RIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 844 | 24.8 | Review This School |
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| POINSETTIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2445 Mica Rd
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 534 | 22.3 | Review This School |
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| VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1645 Magnolia Ave
Carlsbad, CA Public | 6-8 | 977 | 22.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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