James L. Day Middle School

40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 930 students in grades 6-8, James L. Day Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 930 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James L. Day Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

James L. Day Middle School's student population of 930 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
930 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

James L. Day Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L. Day Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2117 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James L. Day Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James L. Day Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James L. Day Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
55%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
33%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James L. Day Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of James L. Day Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James L. Day Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James L. Day Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James L. Day Middle School's ranking?
James L. Day Middle School is ranked #2117 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are James L. Day Middle School often compared to?
James L. Day Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margarita Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James L. Day Middle School?
930 students attend James L. Day Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of James L. Day Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L. Day Middle School?
James L. Day Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James L. Day Middle School offer ?
James L. Day Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James L. Day Middle School part of?
James L. Day Middle School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 930 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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