Colina Middle

Colina Middle serves 796 students in grades 6 through 8 in Thousand Oaks, California, earning recognition as a strong performing school with a 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school ranks in the 80th percentile statewide, placing it among the top performers in California at #1897 out of 9,566 middle schools. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, Colina Middle maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.9 to 1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners.

Academically, the school demonstrates solid performance with 61% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts across all grade levels. Mathematics shows room for growth, with 49% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. The school serves a well-educated community where 54% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $135,998.

This affluent neighborhood, with a median home value of $977,800 and a low poverty rate of 8.5%, provides a supportive environment for student achievement. Colina Middle is situated in the mid-size city of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, offering students access to both suburban amenities and the educational advantages that come with a community that highly values academic achievement.

The student-teacher ratio at Colina Middle is 20.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.