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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Canyon Lake Middle

Lake Elsinore Unified · Riverside County · 33005 Canyon Hills Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532-2534

(951) 244-2123

6/10
#559
Rank 559 out of 1,315
Top 42%
English Language Arts7/10 · #493 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #638 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #573 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Canyon Lake Middle sits in the fast-growing community of Lake Elsinore, a city tucked between the Santa Ana Mountains and the lake itself — a spot that's drawn a lot of young families looking for more space without straying too far from the Temecula or Inland Empire job corridors. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores giving it a well-rounded feel for families who want a stable, no-frills middle school experience during what can be a tricky few years. It's a good fit for families settling into the newer subdivisions nearby who want a neighborhood school with a sense of community to match the area's still-developing identity.

Student Demographics

877 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
422 (48%)
White
310 (35%)
African American
53 (6%)
Multiple Races
49 (6%)
Asian
22 (3%)
Filipino
15 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners65 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged520 (59%)
Students with Disabilities118 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

951
Enrollment
40
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1019 · 26th percentile

46 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found