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9611 Petite Lane, Lakeside, CA 92040-4317
Summary
Tierra del Sol Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 29.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 655/1,204 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 598/1,204 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 713 |
| Low-Income Students | 321 (45.0%) |
| English Learners | 50 (7.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math +2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.4% to 45.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 655 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-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
4.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.2% to 35.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Tierra del Sol Middle compare within the district?
Tierra del Sol Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Lakeside Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tierra del Sol Middle rank in California?
Tierra del Sol Middle ranks No. 655 of 1,204 in reading and No. 598 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Tierra del Sol Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.3% meet the reading standard and 20.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tierra del Sol Middle compare with other schools in Lakeside?
Tierra del Sol Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Lakeside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LakesideHow does Tierra del Sol Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Tierra del Sol Middle is No. 44 in reading and No. 43 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra del Sol MiddleThis school | 29.9% | 41.8% |
| Lakeside Middle | 32.0% | 46.0% |
