Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 92011

52 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Carlsbad

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Pacific Rim Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
0.6 mi
81%
+39 vs state
82%
+36 vs state
74%
+39 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 84% in 2022-23 → 79% in 2025-26 17% 642 White 64%
Aviara Oaks Middle
Grades 6–8 · Carlsbad Unified
1.1 mi
61%
+24 vs state
73%
+24 vs state
66%
+31 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 22% 991 White 58%
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
1.1 mi
80%
+38 vs state
83%
+37 vs state
66%
+31 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 82% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 22% 612 White 56%
Capri Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
2.2 mi
59%
+18 vs state
63%
+16 vs state
71%
+36 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 26% 613 White 55%
Poinsettia Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
2.5 mi
78%
+36 vs state
87%
+40 vs state
55%
+20 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 81% in 2022-23 → 73% in 2025-26 29% 481 White 49%
Kelly Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
2.9 mi
80%
+38 vs state
77%
+31 vs state
74%
+39 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 76% in 2022-23 → 77% in 2025-26 21% 449 White 60%
El Camino Creek Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
3.0 mi
86%
+45 vs state
84%
+37 vs state
59%
+23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 75% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 5% 409 White 75%
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Grades K–5 · San Marcos Unified
3.2 mi
73%
+31 vs state
71%
+25 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 70% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 17% 725 White 65%
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
3.4 mi
61%
+20 vs state
64%
+17 vs state
51%
+15 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 27% 569 White 57%
Carrillo Elementary
Grades K–5 · San Marcos Unified
3.5 mi
66%
+24 vs state
67%
+21 vs state
46%
+11 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 23% 725 White 53%
La Costa Heights Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
3.6 mi
74%
+34 vs state
77%
+30 vs state
79%
+44 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 72% in 2022-23 → 77% in 2025-26 14% 552 White 67%
Sage Creek High
Grades 9–12 · Carlsbad Unified
3.6 mi
60%
+28 vs state
80%
+22 vs state
68%
+32 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 72% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 30% 1,289 White 48%
Jefferson Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
4.0 mi
49%
+7 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
39%
+3 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 54% 471 Hispanic 48%
Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · Carlsbad Unified
4.0 mi
49%
+12 vs state
60%
+11 vs state
36%
+1 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 37% 807 White 55%
Mission Estancia Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
4.0 mi
68%
+28 vs state
76%
+29 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 13% 355 White 67%
Magnolia Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
4.0 mi
78%
+37 vs state
80%
+33 vs state
69%
+34 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 79% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 21% 488 White 70%
Flora Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
4.3 mi
71%
+31 vs state
81%
+34 vs state
68%
+32 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 73% in 2025-26 13% 377 White 67%
JCS - Mountain Oaks
Grades K–8 Charter · JCS - Mountain Oaks District
4.3 mi
68%
+29 vs state
69%
+21 vs state
64%
+28 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 26% 255 White 65%
Carlsbad High
Grades 9–12 · Carlsbad Unified
4.4 mi
49%
+17 vs state
76%
+19 vs state
52%
+13 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 32% 2,336 White 62%
Carlsbad Village Academy
Grades 10–12 Alternative · Carlsbad Unified
4.4 mi
14%
−18 vs state
46%
−12 vs state
21%
−18 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 27% in 2025-26 76% 38 Hispanic 59%
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Grades K–12 Alternative · Carlsbad Unified
4.4 mi
29%
73%
39%
29% Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2020-21 → 39% in 2023-24 34% 38 White 71%
Hope Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
4.5 mi
70%
+28 vs state
74%
+28 vs state
73%
+38 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 64% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 27% 659 White 55%
Sunset High (Continuation)
Grades 9–12 Alternative · San Dieguito Union High
4.5 mi
55%
+23 vs state
66%
+8 vs state
42%
+4 vs state
25% Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2022-23 → 54% in 2025-26 33% 87 White 56%
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
4.6 mi
77%
+36 vs state
83%
+36 vs state
73%
+37 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 72% in 2022-23 → 77% in 2025-26 7% 520 White 74%
Diegueno Middle
Grades 7–8 · San Dieguito Union High
4.6 mi
71%
+34 vs state
77%
+27 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 16% 737 White 67%
Calavera Hills Middle
Grades 6–8 · Carlsbad Unified
4.6 mi
46%
+9 vs state
63%
+13 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 33% 655 White 53%
La Costa Canyon High
Grades 9–12 · San Dieguito Union High
4.6 mi
58%
+26 vs state
82%
+24 vs state
62%
+23 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 18% 1,774 White 69%
Calavera Hills Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
4.6 mi
68%
+26 vs state
65%
+19 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 45% 441 White 44%
JCS - Cedar Cove
Grades K–12 Charter · JCS - Cedar Cove District
4.7 mi
45%
−2 vs state
51%
+7 vs state
56%
+22 vs state · 2024-25
6% Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 37% 131 White 49%
Oak Crest Middle
Grades 7–8 · San Dieguito Union High
4.8 mi
57%
+20 vs state
75%
+25 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 62% in 2025-26 22% 758 White 61%
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
4.8 mi
55%
+14 vs state
62%
+15 vs state
42%
+7 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 37% 479 White 49%
Rancho Buena Vista High
Grades 9–12 · Vista Unified
4.9 mi
41%
+10 vs state
63%
+5 vs state
35%
−4 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 70% 1,949 Hispanic 67%
San Dieguito HS Academy
Grades 9–12 · San Dieguito Union High
4.9 mi
50%
+18 vs state
72%
+15 vs state
54%
+16 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 25% 1,843 White 61%
Buena Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · Carlsbad Unified
5.1 mi
77%
+35 vs state
76%
+30 vs state
65%
+30 vs state
22% Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 73% in 2025-26 40% 281 White 50%
Audeo Charter II
Grades K–12 Charter · Audeo Charter II District
5.1 mi
16%
−18 vs state
57%
+4 vs state
23%
−11 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 61% 239 Hispanic 50%
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Grades K–6 · Encinitas Union Elementary
5.2 mi
59%
+18 vs state
62%
+15 vs state
58%
+23 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 25% 424 White 64%
Madison Middle
Grades 6–8 · Vista Unified
5.2 mi
23%
−14 vs state
34%
−15 vs state
20%
−15 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2022-23 → 26% in 2025-26 69% 1,158 Hispanic 65%
Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · Vista Unified
5.2 mi
48%
+6 vs state
57%
+10 vs state
43%
+8 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 36% 696 White 57%
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
Grades K–12 Charter · Pivot Charter School - San Diego II District
5.2 mi
20%
−12 vs state
43%
−15 vs state
31%
−7 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 44% 90 Hispanic 44%
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Grades 3–6 · Cardiff Elementary
5.4 mi
66%
+26 vs state
73%
+26 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 11% 382 White 64%
San Marcos High
Grades 9–12 · San Marcos Unified
5.5 mi
36%
+4 vs state
56%
−1 vs state
51%
+12 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 32% 3,067 Hispanic 42%
Cardiff Elementary
Grades K–2 · Cardiff Elementary
5.7 mi
88%
+37 vs state · 2018-19
68%
+19 vs state · 2018-19
— 15% Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2015-16 → 78% in 2018-19 11% 259 White 67%
High Tech Middle North County
Grades 6–8 Charter · High Tech Middle North County District
5.7 mi
48%
+11 vs state
68%
+19 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
Not enough years of data 52% 341 Hispanic 50%
High Tech High North County
Grades 9–12 Charter · High Tech High North County District
5.7 mi
35%
+3 vs state
81%
+24 vs state
36%
+3 vs state
Not enough years of data 42% 409 Hispanic 52%
San Elijo Middle
Grades 6–8 · San Marcos Unified
5.8 mi
47%
+10 vs state
62%
+13 vs state
43%
+7 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 58% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 19% 1,395 White 57%
High Tech Elementary North County
Grades K–5 Charter · High Tech Elementary North County District
5.8 mi
26%
−16 vs state
35%
−12 vs state
26%
−10 vs state
Not enough years of data 50% 438 Hispanic 53%
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Grades K–5 · Vista Unified
5.8 mi
64%
+22 vs state
72%
+26 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 42% 744 Hispanic 48%
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Grades K–8 Charter · Bella Mente Montessori Academy District
5.8 mi
29%
−11 vs state
45%
−3 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 60% 424 Hispanic 63%
San Elijo Elementary
Grades K–5 · San Marcos Unified
5.8 mi
70%
+28 vs state
78%
+31 vs state
58%
+23 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 64% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 16% 834 White 61%
Breeze Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · Vista Unified
5.9 mi
47%
+5 vs state
51%
+4 vs state
36%
+1 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 65% 742 Hispanic 63%
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Grades K–5 · San Marcos Unified
6.0 mi
52%
+10 vs state
54%
+8 vs state
40%
+4 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 69% 579 Hispanic 73%
La Mirada Academy
Grades K–8 · San Marcos Unified
6.0 mi
19%
−21 vs state
30%
−18 vs state
20%
−16 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 23% in 2025-26 77% 868 Hispanic 90%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.