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Templeton Middle
Middle School · Templeton Unified · Templeton, CA
A Templeton Unified middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
925 Old County Rd., Templeton, CA 93465
- Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Templeton Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Templeton 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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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
$120,843
Median home value
$875,200
Median rent
$2,417/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 4–8 | 4.5 mi | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Templeton Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Templeton Middle is listed in Templeton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Templeton Middle
Templeton Middle is a public middle school in Templeton, CA, part of Templeton Unified, serving approximately 476 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,739 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Templeton Middle
What grades does Templeton Middle serve?
Templeton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Templeton Middle?
Templeton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Templeton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Templeton Middle is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Templeton Middle rank in CA?
Templeton Middle ranks #5,739 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Templeton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Templeton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Templeton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Templeton Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Templeton Middle a charter school?
No, Templeton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Templeton Middle a Title I school?
No, Templeton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Templeton Middle?
21.4% of students at Templeton 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
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (805) 434-5813
- Area population (ZIP 93465)
- 10,248
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 93465; 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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