Toro Canyon Middle School

86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Bottom 50%

Toro Canyon Middle School serves 1,039 students in grades 7-8.

Toro Canyon 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 10% (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 27% (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 99% 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: 1,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Toro Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Toro Canyon Middle School's student population of 1,039 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

1,039 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Toro Canyon 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 Toro Canyon Middle School is 0.04, 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

#3218 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Toro Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Toro Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

Hispanic

98%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Toro Canyon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.04

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Toro Canyon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

94%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Toro Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Coachella Valley Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toro Canyon Middle School's ranking?

Toro Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

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

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Toro Canyon Middle School?

1,039 students attend Toro Canyon Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Toro Canyon Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Toro Canyon Middle School?

Toro Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Toro Canyon Middle School offer ?

Toro Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Toro Canyon Middle School part of?

Toro Canyon Middle School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education