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Temecula Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 17,347 students in Temecula Valley Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Temecula Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
30 Schools
7,735 Schools
# Students
26,510 Students
3,507,452 Students
# Teachers
1,111 Teachers
173,311 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Temecula Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #323 of all 1,940 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
# American Indian Students
181 Students
16,908 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,812 Students
425,854 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,766 Students
1,897,194 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
54%
# Black Students
929 Students
170,339 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
10,043 Students
756,008 Students
% White Students
38%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
14,726 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,708 Students
220,060 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,856
452,369
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,631
377,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,778
380,605
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,897
390,079
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,842
394,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,936
399,355
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,028
408,832
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,011
281,481
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,067
278,066
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,336
39,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,360
34,241
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,312
33,873
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,456
36,619
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,116 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,447. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,845 is less than the state median of $19,752. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$374 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$367 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,116
$21,447
Spending / Student
$13,845
$19,752
Best Temecula Valley Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alamos Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38200 Pacific Park Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Grades: K-5
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32400 Camino San Dimas
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Pauba Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33125 Regina Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32045 Camino San Jose
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Tony Tobin Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45200 Morgan Hill Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42940 Via Rami
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #88.
Abby Reinke Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43799 Sunny Meadows Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39925 Harveston Dr.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1010.
Crowne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33535 Old Kent Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
Temecula Luiseno Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45754 Wolf Creek Dr. N.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6340
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6340
Grades: K-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1212.
James L. Day Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1313.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-4260
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-4260
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1515.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1616.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #1717.
French Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36680 Cady Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-3643
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-3643
Grades: K-5
| 880 students
Rank: #1818.
Nicolas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 N. General Kearney Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7180
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7180
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1919.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35780 Abelia Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 309-9177
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 309-9177
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #2020.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31530 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7150
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7150
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2121.
Susan La Vorgna Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31777 Algarve Ave.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6385
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6385
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #2222.
Margarita Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #2323.
Vail Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29835 Mira Loma Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7140
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7140
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2424.
Temecula Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41951 Moraga Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7130
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7130
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2525.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Grades: 6-12
| 301 students
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