Tierra del Sol Middle

9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040

www.lsusd.net

713 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tierra del Sol Middle School is a public middle school located in Lakeside, California, serving as part of the Lakeside Union School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the transitions ahead.

Beyond the classroom, Tierra del Sol emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The campus typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs intended to enrich the student experience and encourage collaboration among peers. With a focus on inclusive learning and technological integration, the school strives to cultivate an atmosphere where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their local community.

713

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tierra del Sol Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	283
Black	19
Asian	22
Two or More	44
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

White
326 (45.7%)
Hispanic
283 (39.7%)
Two or More
44 (6.2%)
Asian
22 (3.1%)
Black
19 (2.7%)
American Indian
15 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

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:	Lakeside Union Elementary
Phone:	(619)390-2670
Website:	http://www.lsusd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 241

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 215