Margarita Middle School

30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 825 students in grades 6-8, Margarita Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Margarita Middle School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
825 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Margarita Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margarita Middle School is 0.66, 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)
#3548 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Margarita Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Margarita 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.
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margarita 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.
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Margarita Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Margarita Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Margarita Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Margarita Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Margarita Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Margarita Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Margarita Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Margarita 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
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Margarita 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
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Margarita 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 Margarita Middle School's ranking?
Margarita Middle School is ranked #3548 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Margarita Middle School often compared to?
Margarita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Temecula Middle School, James L. Day Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Margarita Middle School?
825 students attend Margarita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Margarita Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margarita Middle School?
Margarita Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Margarita Middle School offer ?
Margarita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Margarita Middle School part of?
Margarita 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: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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