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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 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 15,904 students in Hemet Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Hemet Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
22,281 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
963 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Hemet Unified School District, which is ranked #1550 of all 1,931 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
0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
160 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
416 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,047 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
54%
# Black Students
1,712 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
3,976 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
18%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
67 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
883 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,845
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,580
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,649
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,639
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,618
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,678
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,745
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,662
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,590
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,781
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,836
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,823
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,835
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,472 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$405 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$367 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,194
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,472
$19,787
Best Hemet Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Idyllwild
Magnet School
(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
Magnet School
(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
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Cawston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W. Menlo Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Grades: K-5
| 835 students
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 6-12
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Bautista Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,001 students
Rank: #88.
Mcsweeny Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Grades: K-5
| 746 students
Rank: #99.
Winchester Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 683 students
Rank: #1010.
Fruitvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W. Fruitvale Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Grades: K-5
| 805 students
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton
Magnet School
(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
| 376 students
Rank: #1212.
Valle Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 728 students
Rank: #1313.
Dartmouth Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1414.
Hemet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 E. Kimball Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1515.
Little Lake Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 677 students
Rank: #1616.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 N. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #1717.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 306 students
Rank: #1818.
Academy Of Innovation K-8
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #1919.
Ramona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1670
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1670
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2020.
Diamond Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #2121.
Jacob Wiens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
935 E. Campus Way
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2222.
Acacia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #2323.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Grades: K-5
| 886 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hemet Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
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