Middle Schools in Terra Bella Union Elementary

There is only one middle school, Carl Smith Middle, located within the Terra Bella Union Elementary School District. Carl Smith Middle's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 1400 out of 2802 California middle schools in 2022-2023 to 1597 out of 2740 in 2021-2022. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are generally below the state averages, with around 20% to 50% of students meeting or exceeding standards across different subjects and grade levels.

Carl Smith Middle serves a predominantly low-income population, with 93.63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student-teacher ratio of 21.3 is slightly higher than the recommended range. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 18.2%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

While Carl Smith Middle's performance is generally below the state averages, it is often on par with or slightly better than the Terra Bella Union Elementary School District's overall performance, suggesting that the school's challenges may be reflective of broader district-level issues. The uneven academic performance across different subjects and grade levels indicates the need for a more consistent and targeted approach to improving educational outcomes for all students at the school.