Serving 851 students in grades 7-8, Terrace Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terrace Hills Middle School's student population of 851 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Terrace Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terrace Hills Middle School is 0.36, which is less 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
#8640 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terrace Hills Middle School's ranking?
Terrace Hills Middle School is ranked #8640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Terrace Hills Middle School often compared to?
Terrace Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrace View Elementary School, Grand Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Terrace Hills Middle School?
851 students attend Terrace Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Terrace Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terrace Hills Middle School?
Terrace Hills Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Terrace Hills Middle School offer ?
Terrace Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Terrace Hills Middle School part of?
Terrace Hills Middle School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
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