Toro Canyon Middle School

About Toro Canyon Middle School

Toro Canyon Middle School is a vibrant and diverse school located in the Santa Monica Mountains of California. With a student population of over 1,200, Toro Canyon Middle School offers a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment for students in grades 6-8. The school is committed to developing the whole child through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and enrichment activities.
Toro Canyon Middle School has a strong commitment to the arts, offering an array of programs including music, theater, and visual arts. The school also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
At Toro Canyon Middle School, students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop their talents. The school promotes a culture of respect and collaboration, and strives to create a positive learning environment where all students can reach their full potential.

Address:	86150 Ave. 66 Thermal, CA 92274
Phone:	(760) 397-2244
Site:	tcms.cvusd.us
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	1,039 students

Overview Toro Canyon Middle School

Toro Canyon Middle School serves 1,039 students in grades 7-8.
Toro Canyon Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Toro Canyon Middle School

Toro Canyon Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Toro Canyon Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.