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Terra Cotta Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Lake Elsinore, California · Lake Elsinore Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,026
Student:Teacher25.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
Terra Cotta
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,026
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+20.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Terra Cotta Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lake Elsinore, California. The school enrolls 1,026 students. It is part of the Lake Elsinore Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLake Elsinore Unified
County6065
CityLake Elsinore
ZIP92530
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002709496

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,026
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino75.0%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races3.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
75.0%
Black
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)