Middle Schools in Lakeport Unified

Lakeport Unified School District contains one middle school, Terrace Middle, which serves grades 5 through 8 in the community of Lakeport.

As the only middle school in the Lakeport Unified district, Terrace Middle faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science all well below California state averages. The school's math scores are particularly low, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, placing it in the bottom 10% of all schools. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 28.5%, which is substantially higher than the state average and is closely linked to difficulties in academic achievement.

Despite these challenges, the school's science performance shows a relative strength compared to its other subjects. The data indicates a pattern where student performance often dips in the middle grades before a slight recovery in 8th grade. With nearly 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need, which underscores the importance of comprehensive support systems alongside academic instruction to help students succeed.