For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 344 students in 93270, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93270, CA are Carl Smith Middle School and Saucelito Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 93270 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93270, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93270, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl Smith Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23825 Avenue 92
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Saucelito Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17615 Avenue 104
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93270, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93270, CA include Carl Smith Middle School and Saucelito Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93270?
2 public middle schools are located in 93270.
What is the racial composition of students in 93270?
93270 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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