For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 989 students in Thermal, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Thermal, CA is Toro Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermal, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Thermal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Thermal, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toro Canyon Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Gr: 7-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Thermal, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Thermal, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thermal, CA include Toro Canyon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thermal?
1 public middle schools are located in Thermal.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermal?
Thermal public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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