Serving 713 students in grades 6-8, Tierra Del Sol 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tierra del Sol Middle serves the entire district in Lakeside, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 60.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tierra Del Sol Middle School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
713 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Tierra Del Sol 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 Tierra Del Sol Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5198 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierra Del Sol Middle School's ranking?
Tierra Del Sol Middle School is ranked #5198 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tierra Del Sol Middle School often compared to?
Tierra Del Sol Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tierra Del Sol Middle School?
713 students attend Tierra Del Sol Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tierra Del Sol Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tierra Del Sol Middle School?
Tierra Del Sol Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tierra Del Sol Middle School offer ?
Tierra Del Sol Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tierra Del Sol Middle School part of?
Tierra Del Sol Middle School is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.
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