Carl Smith Middle

Summary:

Carl Smith Middle is a public middle school located in Terra Bella, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school is part of the Terra Bella Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1021 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carl Smith Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, with performance on standardized tests generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 26.97% (6th grade) to 50% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 45.82% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 17.39% (6th grade) to 27.85% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 34.31% to 33.83%. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also below the state average, with only 20% of students proficient or better in 8th grade science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 28.95%. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have consistently ranked in the top 15% of California middle schools, indicating effective support for this population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as La Vina Middle, Sequoia Middle, and Burton Middle, Carl Smith Middle generally performs below the average, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.6% in 2020-2021 to 18.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies to improve student outcomes should be a priority for the school and the district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 23825 Avenue 92
       Terra Bella, CA  93270-9400


(559) 535-4451

District: Terra Bella Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1565th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,997 Help


Feeder schools for Carl Smith Middle:

Elementary:    Terra Bella Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.3%
White:
1.8%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Compare Details Carl Smith Middle ranks worse than 56.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.3%), White (1.8%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl Smith Middle is 21.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl Smith Middle is $8,997.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carl Smith Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Carl Smith Middle 1565th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Carl Smith Middle in the ranking list.)

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Terra Bella Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Terra Bella Union Elementary 1021st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carl Smith Middle

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Rank History for all students at Carl Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.51 1483rd 1769 16.2%
2005 16.35 1546th 1777 13.0%
2006 19.84 1486th 1804 17.6%
2007 25.86 1501st 1999 24.9%
2008 31.79 1380th 2005 31.2%
2009 32.15 1413th 2063 31.5%
2010 36.15 1412th 2179 35.2%
2011 33.75 1540th 2236 31.1%
2012 32.79 1561st 2259 30.9%
2013 22.45 1938th 2379 18.5%
2015 16.03 2159th 2477 12.8%
2016 8.66 2376th 2497 4.8%
2017 14.27 2245th 2508 10.5%
2018 27.55 1734th 2480 30.1%
2019 21.88 2101st 2715 22.6%
2021 23.14 699th 894 21.8%
2022 35.62 1597th 2740 41.7%
2023 41.98 1400th 2802 50.0%
2024 36.90 1565th 2777 43.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carl Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.54 134th 1364 90.2%
2019 56.51 335th 1442 76.8%
2021 62.68 62nd 363 82.9%
2022 67.44 217th 1540 85.9%
2023 73.50 150th 1529 90.2%
2024 68.57 167th 1477 88.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carl Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.23 1250th 2230 43.9%
2019 32.19 1588th 2369 33.0%
2021 35.57 470th 721 34.8%
2022 46.45 1124th 2458 54.3%
2023 55.63 863rd 2549 66.1%
2024 48.46 1090th 2575 57.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Carl Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 1664th 2262 26.4%
2019 18.91 1984th 2380 16.6%
2021 20.55 617th 738 16.4%
2022 35.49 1483rd 2509 40.9%
2023 42.54 1253rd 2547 50.8%
2024 34.22 1532nd 2546 39.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Carl Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.58 1541st 2273 32.2%
2019 24.27 1833rd 2407 23.8%
2021 26.83 553rd 763 27.5%
2022 35.29 1473rd 2527 41.7%
2023 40.85 1316th 2558 48.6%
2024 39.03 1373rd 2547 46.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carl Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.74 1221st 2072 41.1%
2019 30.48 1529th 2213 30.9%
2022 44.62 1145th 2359 51.5%
2023 54.99 847th 2391 64.6%
2024 46.14 1093rd 2383 54.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carl Smith Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 40 0 6 216 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 40 0 6 216 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 40 0 6 205 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 36 0 10 197 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1999 33 1 9 228 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 32 1 8 233 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2001 35 0 7 224 1 n/a n/a 1 268
2002 23 1 6 229 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 23 1 6 229 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 21 1 3 206 0 n/a n/a 1 232
2005 27 1 5 230 0 n/a n/a 2 265
2006 22 0 8 210 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 18 0 4 220 1 n/a n/a 2 245
2008 14 n/a 2 232 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 12 0 0 249 0 0 4 0 265
2010 17 0 1 252 1 0 1 0 272
2011 15 1 3 265 0 0 1 0 285
2012 5 1 4 254 0 0 0 0 264
2013 5 0 3 285 0 0 0 0 293
2014 7 1 3 278 0 0 0 0 289
2015 7 2 2 273 0 0 0 0 284
2016 6 4 1 275 1 0 0 0 287
2017 6 2 0 279 1 0 1 0 289
2018 6 1 0 288 1 0 1 0 297
2019 6 0 3 283 0 0 1 0 293
2020 6 0 4 274 0 0 0 0 284
2021 7 0 6 264 0 0 0 0 277
2022 8 1 6 258 0 0 0 0 273
2023 6 1 5 255 0 0 0 0 267
2024 5 1 3 263 0 0 1 0 273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carl Smith Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 263 10.5 25.0 83.3
1996 263 10.5 25.0 83.3
1997 252 11.5 21.9 85.7
1998 243 12.5 19.4 94.7
1999 271 14.0 19.4 85.6
2000 274 13.6 20.1 84.3
2001 268 13.0 20.6 86.5
2002 259 14.0 18.5 95
2003 259 14.0 18.5 95
2004 232 13.0 17.8 97.8
2005 265 13.5 19.6 95.4
2006 240 12.5 19.2 94.6
2007 245 12.5 19.6 95.1
2008 249 12.5 19.9 96
2009 265 10.8 22.5 94.3
2010 272 11.8 23.0 94.1
2011 285 n/a n/a 94
2012 264 11.5 22.9 n/a
2013 293 11.5 25.4 93.9
2014 289 12.6 22.9 99
2015 284 13.0 21.8 98.9
2016 287 12.0 23.9 96.2
2017 289 12.5 23.1 98.3
2018 297 11.5 25.8 98
2019 293 12.5 23.4 95.6
2020 284 n/a n/a 95.8
2021 277 12.0 23.0 97.8
2022 273 12.0 22.7 94.5
2023 267 12.4 21.3 93.6
2024 273 12.4 21.9 94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carl Smith Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 263 10.5 25.0 83.3
1996 263 10.5 25.0 83.3
1997 252 11.5 21.9 85.7
1998 243 12.5 19.4 94.7
1999 271 14.0 19.4 85.6
2000 274 13.6 20.1 84.3
2001 268 13.0 20.6 86.5
2002 259 14.0 18.5 95
2003 259 14.0 18.5 95
2004 232 13.0 17.8 97.8
2005 265 13.5 19.6 95.4
2006 240 12.5 19.2 94.6
2007 245 12.5 19.6 95.1
2008 249 12.5 19.9 96
2009 265 10.8 22.5 94.3
2010 272 11.8 23.0 94.1
2011 285 n/a n/a 94
2012 264 11.5 22.9 n/a
2013 293 11.5 25.4 93.9
2014 289 12.6 22.9 99
2015 284 13.0 21.8 98.9
2016 287 12.0 23.9 96.2
2017 289 12.5 23.1 98.3
2018 297 11.5 25.8 98
2019 293 12.5 23.4 95.6
2020 284 n/a n/a 95.8
2021 277 12.0 23.0 97.8
2022 273 12.0 22.7 94.5
2023 267 12.4 21.3 93.6
2024 273 12.4 21.9 94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carl Smith Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,997

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl Smith Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2101st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1400th of 2802 Middle schools
 27.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carl Smith Middle)14.934.9
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Terra Bella Union Elementary)14.934.9
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carl Smith Middle)12.623
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Terra Bella Union Elementary)12.623
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carl Smith Middle)35.143.5
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Terra Bella Union Elementary)35.143.5
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carl Smith Middle)27.316
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Terra Bella Union Elementary)27.316
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carl Smith Middle)33.754.7
 21%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Terra Bella Union Elementary)33.754.7
 21%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carl Smith Middle)21.131.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Terra Bella Union Elementary)21.131.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Carl Smith Middle)16.716.3
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Terra Bella Union Elementary)16.716.3
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293267
 8.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic283255
 9.9%
Pacific Islander00
White66
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%93.6%
 1.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Carl Smith Middle.

Students at Carl Smith Middle are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Carl Smith Middle ranks 1565th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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