Serving 989 students in grades 7-8, Toro Canyon 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 99% 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: 989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Toro Canyon Middle serves the southern part of Thermal, CA, encompassing an extensive attendance area of 610.9 square miles, where most students typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of this zone is located approximately 35.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toro Canyon Middle School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
989 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Toro Canyon 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 Toro Canyon Middle School is 0.06, 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
#8801 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-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 Toro Canyon Middle School's ranking?
Toro Canyon Middle School is ranked #8801 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Toro Canyon Middle School?
989 students attend Toro Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Toro Canyon Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toro Canyon Middle School?
Toro Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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