Terra Cotta Middle

1,026 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,026

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terra Cotta Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	811
Black	35
Asian	33
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Hispanic
811 (79.0%)
White
125 (12.2%)
Black
35 (3.4%)
Asian
33 (3.2%)
Two or More
19 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Lake Elsinore Unified
Phone:	(951)253-7380
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,026
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	714
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	161

* 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 6 324

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 348