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Carl Smith Middle

Terra Bella Union Elementary · Tulare County · 23825 Avenue 92, Terra Bella, CA 93270-9400

(559) 535-4451

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5/10
#763
Rank 763 out of 1,315
Top 58%
English Language Arts5/10 · #723 · 45th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #856 · 35th percentile
Science6/10 · #661 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the small agricultural community of Terra Bella in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, Carl Smith Middle serves a tight-knit, working-class community where school life is very much connected to the rhythms of rural California. Scores land around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative strength, making it a decent fit for families who want a solid foundational experience in a close community setting. Families drawn to small-town life — where everyone knows each other and the pace is quieter than the bigger Valley cities — will find Carl Smith to be a genuine reflection of the Terra Bella community itself.

Student Demographics

240 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
236 (98%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners185 (77%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged227 (95%)
Students with Disabilities26 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

262
Enrollment
13.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 Programs1/10 · #1344 · 2nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found