Canyon Lake Middle

33005 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

951 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Canyon Lake Middle School, located at 33005 Canyon Hills Rd. in Lake Elsinore, California, is part of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. Serving the growing communities in the Canyon Hills area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. It is situated in a suburban environment designed to support a diverse student body through a standard academic curriculum, extracurricular activities, and programs aimed at social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lake Elsinore community, prioritizing campus safety, student engagement, and the development of academic foundations. Like many schools in the district, Canyon Lake Middle emphasizes the use of technology in the classroom and encourages parent involvement to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. By offering a range of elective courses and athletic opportunities, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of their upcoming high school years.

951

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Lake Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	451
Black	63
Asian	37
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
451 (47.4%)
White
344 (36.2%)
Black
63 (6.6%)
Two or More
50 (5.3%)
Asian
37 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)253-7790
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	135

* 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 6 305

Grade 7 321

Grade 8 325