Tierra Linda Middle

Tierra Linda Middle operates as a low-enrollment middle school in San Carlos, California, part of San Carlos Elementary. Current enrollment sits at 451 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 659 students per school, that is 32% smaller than typical.

San Carlos Elementary comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 2,875 students; Tierra Linda Middle is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Tierra Linda Middle lists that 36% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder consists of 32% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 14% multiracial. Compared to San Mateo County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 20.1:1. The state averages about 20.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 11% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, San Mateo County runs at roughly 34%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Tierra Linda Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 72.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 78.8%.

Around the school, San Mateo County reports that the typical household earns roughly $158,855 per year, 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Tierra Linda Middle is one of 176 public schools in San Mateo County (combined enrollment of about 82,403 students).

The closest other public school is Mariposa, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Tierra Linda Middle at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 78.4%.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Tierra Linda Middle's enrollment has declined 37% since 2018, when it stood at 719 (now 451). The Asian share of enrollment edged up from 17% to 32% over that span.

On allk12, members of the Tierra Linda Middle community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.