Below Average
#7824 of 9,539 schools in CA
Terrace Hills Middle
Middle School · Colton Joint Unified · Grand Terrace, CA
A Colton Joint Unified middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22579 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace, CA 92313
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Terrace Hills Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Terrace Hills 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Terrace), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,668
Median home value
$465,800
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - National TrailsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| San Bernardino County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,706 | Compare → |
| Windsor Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| The Rock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colton Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #22 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Terrace Hills Middle is listed in Colton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terrace Hills Middle
Terrace Hills Middle is a public middle school in Grand Terrace, CA, part of Colton Joint Unified, serving approximately 851 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,824 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terrace Hills Middle
What grades does Terrace Hills Middle serve?
Terrace Hills Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Terrace Hills Middle?
Terrace Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Hills Middle is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terrace Hills Middle rank in CA?
Terrace Hills Middle ranks #7,824 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Terrace Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Terrace Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Terrace Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terrace Hills Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Terrace Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Terrace Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terrace Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Terrace Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terrace Hills Middle?
78.3% of students at Terrace Hills 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (909) 580-5022
- Area population (ZIP 92313)
- 13,069
- Area average commute
- 25 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 92313; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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