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#4261 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
School · Carlsbad Unified · Carlsbad, CA
A Carlsbad Unified school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Math 29% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlsbad Seaside Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlsbad), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$162,128
Median home value
$1,219,600
Median rent
$2,955/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeo Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Surfside AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Pacific View CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carlsbad Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlsbad Seaside Academy is listed in Carlsbad Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Carlsbad Seaside Academy is a public school in Carlsbad, CA, part of Carlsbad Unified, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,261 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlsbad Seaside Academy
What grades does Carlsbad Seaside Academy serve?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Seaside Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlsbad Seaside Academy rank in CA?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks #4,261 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carlsbad Seaside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlsbad Seaside Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carlsbad Seaside Academy a charter school?
No, Carlsbad Seaside Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlsbad Seaside Academy a Title I school?
No, Carlsbad Seaside Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
18.5% of students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (760) 331-5299
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92009)
- 45,778
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92009; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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