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#9005 of 9,539 schools in CA
Terrace Middle
Middle School · Lakeport Unified · Lakeport, CA
A Lakeport Unified middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 Lange St., Lakeport, CA 95453
- Math 14% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Terrace Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Terrace 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,037/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakeport), 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
$66,775
Median home value
$371,100
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport Alternative (home School)Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Westlake Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–5 | 4.3 mi | 11 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakeport Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Terrace Middle is listed in Lakeport Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terrace Middle
Terrace Middle is a public middle school in Lakeport, CA, part of Lakeport Unified, serving approximately 475 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,005 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terrace Middle
What grades does Terrace Middle serve?
Terrace Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Terrace Middle?
Terrace Middle has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terrace Middle rank in CA?
Terrace Middle ranks #9,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Terrace Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Terrace Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terrace Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Terrace Middle a charter school?
No, Terrace Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terrace Middle a Title I school?
No, Terrace Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terrace Middle?
61.5% of students at Terrace 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (707) 262-3007
- Area population (ZIP 95453)
- 11,888
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 95453; 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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