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925 Old County Road, Templeton, CA 93465-9420
Summary
Templeton Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 44.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 322/1,204 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 350/1,204 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 478 |
| Low-Income Students | 87 (18.2%) |
| English Learners | 3 (0.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 9.3 points over the full period. Math rose 5.9 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math -2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.4% to 62.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.1% to 44.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Templeton Middle rank in California?
Templeton Middle ranks No. 322 of 1,204 in reading and No. 350 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Templeton Middle compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Templeton Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
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