Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canyon Lake Middle serves the eastern part of Lake Elsinore, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest point located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Lake Middle School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
951 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canyon Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Lake Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4178 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Lake Middle School's ranking?
Canyon Lake Middle School is ranked #4178 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Canyon Lake Middle School often compared to?
Canyon Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terra Cotta Middle School, Elsinore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Canyon Lake Middle School?
951 students attend Canyon Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Canyon Lake Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Lake Middle School?
Canyon Lake Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canyon Lake Middle School offer ?
Canyon Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canyon Lake Middle School part of?
Canyon Lake Middle School is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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