For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 337 students in Terra Bella, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Terra Bella, CA are Carl Smith Middle School and Saucelito Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terra Bella, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Terra Bella have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Terra Bella, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23825 Avenue 92
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Saucelito Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17615 Avenue 104
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Terra Bella, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Terra Bella, CA include Carl Smith Middle School and Saucelito Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Terra Bella?
2 public middle schools are located in Terra Bella.
What is the racial composition of students in Terra Bella?
Terra Bella public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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