Very Good
#3005 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Carl Smith Middle
Middle School · Terra Bella Union Elementary · Terra Bella, CA
A Terra Bella Union Elementary middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23825 Avenue 92, Terra Bella, CA 93270
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl Smith Middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl Smith Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,795
Median home value
$291,800
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
5.8%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Terra Bella Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl Smith Middle is listed in Terra Bella Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl Smith Middle
Carl Smith Middle is a public middle school in Terra Bella, CA, part of Terra Bella Union Elementary, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,005 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl Smith Middle
What grades does Carl Smith Middle serve?
Carl Smith Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carl Smith Middle?
Carl Smith Middle has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Smith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Smith Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl Smith Middle rank in CA?
Carl Smith Middle ranks #3,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carl Smith Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl Smith Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Carl Smith Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl Smith Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carl Smith Middle a charter school?
No, Carl Smith Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl Smith Middle a Title I school?
No, Carl Smith Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl Smith Middle?
94.9% of students at Carl Smith Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (559) 535-4451
- Area population (ZIP 93270)
- 5,703
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 93270; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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