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750 Dartmouth Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1769
Summary
Tierra Linda Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
85.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
79.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 85.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 16/1,204 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 30/1,204 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 451 |
| Low-Income Students | 50 (11.1%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.4 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math +4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 83.3% to 88.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 94% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.4% to 82.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened 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 Tierra Linda Middle compare within the district?
Tierra Linda Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Carlos Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tierra Linda Middle rank in California?
Tierra Linda Middle ranks No. 16 of 1,204 in reading and No. 30 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 Linda Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.5% meet the reading standard and 44.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tierra Linda Middle compare with other schools in San Carlos?
Tierra Linda Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Carlos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San CarlosHow does Tierra Linda Middle compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Tierra Linda Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 22 6–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra Linda MiddleThis school | 79.0% | 85.8% |
| Central Middle | 78.5% | 85.7% |
