Terrace Middle vs Upper Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Terrace Middle
Lakeport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
370 students
Upper Lake Middle
Upper Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
183 students
| Measure | Terrace Middle Lakeport, California | Upper Lake Middle Upper Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #984 of 1,334 | #1226 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13888 of 15,369 | #14942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Lakeport | Upper Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 11.7).
- •Terrace Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Terrace Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Terrace Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 81.4%).
- •Terrace Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.9).
- •Terrace Middle is the larger school with 370 students compared with 183.
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 Terrace Middle better than Upper Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Terrace Middle ranks higher (19.4 vs 11.7 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 Terrace Middle and Upper Lake Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lakeport and Upper Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Terrace Middle: 370. Upper Lake Middle: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Terrace Middle and Upper Lake Middle rank in California?
Terrace Middle is 984th of 1,334 and Upper Lake Middle is 1226th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).