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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Toro Canyon Middle

Coachella Valley Unified · Riverside County · 86150 Avenue 66, Thermal, CA 92274

(760) 397-2244 · www.cvusd.us

1/10
#1272
Rank 1272 out of 1,315
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1269 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1277 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #1221 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Toro Canyon Middle serves the tight-knit agricultural community of Thermal, a small desert town in the eastern Coachella Valley where many families have deep roots in the region's farming industry. Families looking for a school where their kids can thrive in science — a relative bright spot here — will find some encouragement, though the school faces real academic challenges that families should weigh carefully. For those already living in this corner of the valley, the school is a central part of the community, and the surrounding area offers a genuine sense of place even if it lacks the amenities of larger Coachella Valley cities nearby.

Student Demographics

936 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
910 (97%)
Other
26 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners696 (74%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged916 (98%)
Students with Disabilities176 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

989
Enrollment
46.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.8
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 · #1355 · 1st percentile

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