Toro Canyon Middle

www.cvusd.us

982 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Toro Canyon Middle School, located in Thermal, California, is part of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Serving the unique needs of the East Coachella Valley, the school functions as a hub for its community, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus environment is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development during the critical formative years of early adolescence.

As a member of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to offer resources that support a diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning culture where teachers and staff aim to equip students with the skills necessary for future college and career success. For parents and community members, the school’s official website, http://www.cvusd.us, serves as the primary portal for academic calendars, district news, and information regarding extracurricular programs and school-specific initiatives.

982

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toro Canyon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	968
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	7

Hispanic
968 (98.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
White
3 (0.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Coachella Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)397-2244
Website:	http://www.cvusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	916
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 475

Grade 8 507