Carl Smith Middle
Terra Bella, CA · Terra Bella Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
785th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Carl Smith Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carl Smith Middle 785th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Carl Smith Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 261 students tested
Carl Smith Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 273 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.2% | 96.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Carl Smith Middle
Typical home value $390K in zip 93270 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Carl Smith Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Pioneer MiddlePorterville Unified · 6.5 mi away723rd of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 3Bartlett MiddlePorterville Unified · 8 mi away1,003rd of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 20% - –Buena Vista Community DayPleasant View Elementary · 9.1 mi away
- 6Burton MiddleBurton Elementary · 9.2 mi away581st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 6Sequoia MiddlePorterville Unified · 9.6 mi away541st of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 30% - –Strathmore Community DayStrathmore Union Elementary · 13.3 mi away
- 4Pixley MiddlePixley Union Elementary · 13.6 mi away850th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 1Earlimart MiddleEarlimart Elementary · 13.7 mi away1,189th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carl Smith Middle in?
Carl Smith Middle is part of the Terra Bella Union Elementary district in Terra Bella, California.
Is Carl Smith Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carl Smith Middle 785th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carl Smith Middle?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Asian 1% (273 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carl Smith Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93270 is $390K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.