Susan H. Nelson

32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades 6-12, Susan H. Nelson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Susan H. Nelson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Susan H. Nelson's student population of 301 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Susan H. Nelson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Susan H. Nelson is 0.67, 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)
#5565 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Susan H. Nelson, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Susan H. Nelson 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.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Susan H. Nelson 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.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Susan H. Nelson 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 Susan H. Nelson and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Susan H. Nelson and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Susan H. Nelson and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Susan H. Nelson and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Susan H. Nelson.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Susan H. Nelson and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Susan H. Nelson and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Susan H. Nelson 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
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Susan H. Nelson 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 Susan H. Nelson's ranking?
Susan H. Nelson is ranked #5565 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susan H. Nelson?
The graduation rate of Susan H. Nelson is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Susan H. Nelson?
301 students attend Susan H. Nelson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Susan H. Nelson students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susan H. Nelson?
Susan H. Nelson has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Susan H. Nelson offer ?
Susan H. Nelson offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Susan H. Nelson part of?
Susan H. Nelson is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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