Carl Smith Middle vs Terra Bella Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 360 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Smith Middle
Terra Bella · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
Terra Bella Elementary
Terra Bella · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Carl Smith Middle Terra Bella, California | Terra Bella Elementary Terra Bella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,334 | #4436 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14664 of 15,369 | #45123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 262 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 33% |
| city | Terra Bella | Terra Bella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terra Bella Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 14.2).
- •Terra Bella Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Terra Bella Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Carl Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Carl Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.8).
- •Terra Bella Elementary is the larger school with 455 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carl Smith Middle better than Terra Bella Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Terra Bella Elementary ranks higher (19.6 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carl Smith Middle and Terra Bella Elementary?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Terra Bella and Terra Bella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Smith Middle: 262. Terra Bella Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Smith Middle and Terra Bella Elementary rank in California?
Carl Smith Middle is 1153rd of 1,334 and Terra Bella Elementary is 4436th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).