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#6557 of 9,539 schools in CA
Toro Canyon Middle
Middle School · Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal, CA
A Coachella Valley Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
86150 Avenue 66, Thermal, CA 92274
- Math 8% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toro Canyon Middle score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toro Canyon 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average286/100K
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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
$36,087
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
5.3%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Coachella Valley Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Duke MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 708 | Compare → |
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 706 | 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.
Coachella Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #13 of 21
- District spending per student
- $21,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toro Canyon Middle is listed in Coachella Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toro Canyon Middle
Toro Canyon Middle is a public middle school in Thermal, CA, part of Coachella Valley Unified, serving approximately 938 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,557 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toro Canyon Middle
What grades does Toro Canyon Middle serve?
Toro Canyon Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Toro Canyon Middle?
Toro Canyon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 938 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toro Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Toro Canyon Middle is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toro Canyon Middle rank in CA?
Toro Canyon Middle ranks #6,557 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Toro Canyon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Toro Canyon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Toro Canyon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toro Canyon Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Toro Canyon Middle a charter school?
No, Toro Canyon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toro Canyon Middle a Title I school?
No, Toro Canyon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toro Canyon Middle?
96.5% of students at Toro Canyon 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
- 938
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (760) 397-2244
- Area population (ZIP 92274)
- 17,909
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
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 92274; 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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