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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
English Language Arts5/10 · #723 · 45th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #856 · 35th percentile
Science6/10 · #661 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

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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