Serving 1,026 students in grades 6-8, Terra Cotta Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,026 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terra Cotta Middle School's student population of 1,026 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,026 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Terra Cotta Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terra Cotta Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7416 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terra Cotta Middle School's ranking?
Terra Cotta Middle School is ranked #7416 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Terra Cotta Middle School often compared to?
Terra Cotta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsinore Middle School, Canyon Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Terra Cotta Middle School?
1,026 students attend Terra Cotta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Terra Cotta Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Terra Cotta Middle School?
Terra Cotta Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Terra Cotta Middle School offer ?
Terra Cotta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Terra Cotta Middle School part of?
Terra Cotta Middle School is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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