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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lakeside, CA, covering approximately 60.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles.
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 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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