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Terrace Hills Middle School

22579 Deberry St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Tel: (909) 580-5022
www.colton.k12.ca.us
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Terrace Hills Middle School serves 884 students in grades 7-8.
Terrace Hills Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 884 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Terrace Hills Middle School's student population of 884 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
884 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Terrace Hills Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Terrace Hills Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
12%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Colton Joint Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Terrace Hills Middle School often compared to?

Terrace Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Terrace Elementary School, Terrace View Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Terrace Hills Middle School?

884 students attend Terrace Hills Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Terrace Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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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Date
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 884 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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