TERRA COTTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Terra Cotta Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lake Elsinore Unified school district, located in Lake Elsinore, CA with about 1,206 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Terra Cotta Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Terra Cotta Middle School is a public middle school located in Lake Elsinore, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the curriculum emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, while providing various opportunities for personal growth and character development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Terra Cotta Middle School places a significant value on community engagement and student well-being. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build social connections. By emphasizing both rigorous learning and a positive campus culture, Terra Cotta strives to equip its student body with the skills, confidence, and civic responsibility necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Terra Cotta Middle at (951) 253-7380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

29291 Lake St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-1801
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TERRA COTTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake Elsinore, CA with about 1,206 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,206
Teachers:
49.25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TERRA COTTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.1%
White
17.4%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.