A
Very Good
85/100

Carl Smith Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 23825 Avenue 92, Terra Bella, CA 93270
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.45 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 96th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
273
Students
enrolled
22.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%96/100Students gain 1.45 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.41 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.45 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−19 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−17 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic27%22%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 23825 Avenue 92
City Terra Bella
ZIP Code 93270
District 0639060
NCES School ID 063906004200
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93270

Understanding the community around Carl Smith Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,068
Per Capita Income $24,988
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%
High School or Higher 64.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $248,100
Median Rent $1,031
Owner-Occupied 61.6%
Renter-Occupied 38.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carl Smith Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 96.3%
White 1.8%
Black 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 273
Teachers (FTE) 12.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carl Smith Middle?
Carl Smith Middle has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carl Smith Middle?
Carl Smith Middle has 273 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.0:1.
What grades does Carl Smith Middle serve?
Carl Smith Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carl Smith Middle receive per student?
Carl Smith Middle receives $16,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carl Smith Middle in 93270 ▼
Avg Home Value
$397,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
38.4%

Other Schools in 93270

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026