Serving 852 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Terrace Hills Middle serves the eastern part of the Grand Terrace, CA school district, covering an attendance zone of approximately 23.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 8.5 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terrace Hills Middle School's student population of 852 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
852 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of Achievement, Success, and Pride
School Rankings
Terrace Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terrace Hills Middle School is 0.38, 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
#8531 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Terrace Hills Middle School's ranking?
Terrace Hills Middle School is ranked #8531 out of 9,523 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
852 students attend Terrace Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Terrace Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 22:1, which is higher than 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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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