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Hemet Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 22,638 students in Hemet Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hemet Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
22,638 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
1,004 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Hemet Unified School District, which is ranked #1538 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1544 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
158 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
400 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,425 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
56%
# Black Students
1,778 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
3,838 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
17%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
82 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
935 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,936
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,567
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,666
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,722
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,717
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,671
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,719
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,760
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,703
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,689
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,811
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,825
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,852
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,907 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,212 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$405 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$367 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,907
$19,942
Spending / Student
$16,212
$18,366
Best Hemet Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Idyllwild
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26700 State Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-0750
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-0750
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44260 Sage Rd.
Aguanga, CA 92536
(951) 767-3870
Aguanga, CA 92536
(951) 767-3870
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Cawston Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 West Menlo Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Grades: K-5
| 836 students
Rank: #66.
Hemet High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41701 Stetson Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,402 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-12
| 625 students
Rank: #88.
Bautista Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 Lake St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Grades: K-5
| 970 students
Rank: #99.
Mcsweeny Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 West Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1010.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Winchester Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #1111.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 West Fruitvale Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Grades: K-5
| 820 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57430 Mitchell Rd.
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1865
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1865
Grades: 6-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1313.
Tahquitz High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #1414.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43900 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #1515.
West Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Mustang Way
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #1616.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41535 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1717.
Hemet Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 East Kimball Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
Rank: #1818.
Little Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26091 Meridian St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1660
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1660
Grades: K-5
| 728 students
Rank: #1919.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 North Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #2020.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57550 Mitchell Rd.
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1840
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1840
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2121.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41051 Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #2222.
Diamond Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 West Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #2323.
Jacob Wiens Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
935 East Campus Way
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #2424.
Acacia Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #2525.
Alessandro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 East Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #2626.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: n/an/a
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hemet Unified School District?
Hemet Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 22,638 students.
What is the rank of Hemet Unified School District?
Hemet Unified School District is ranked #1538 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet Unified School District?
68% of Hemet Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemet Unified School District?
Hemet Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hemet Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,212 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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