Hemet Unified
Hemet Unified has 25 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 30.8/100 — 12.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hemet High at 51/100, where 11.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,161 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 29.9/100 | 17 | 10.1% | 29.0% |
| Middle | Needs Support 23.1/100 | 4 | 5.2% | 36.6% |
| High | Developing 42.3/100 | 4 | 8.5% | 45.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hemet Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hemet Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 32.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 32.9%, 14.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Hemet High leads the district at 51 with 11.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hemet Unified
Hidden gems: 6 schools in Hemet Unified are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hemet Unified spends $15,161 per student in current expenditures — $347 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (17)
Hemet Unified has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.9 — 13.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Idyllwild with a Scope Score of 47 and 18.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idyllwild Hemet Unified Growth Engine | 18.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Winchester Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Hemet Dual Language Academy Hemet Unified Culture First | 13.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Cawston Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Harmony Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 11.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Academy of Innovation Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Ramona Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 7.8% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 8 | McSweeny Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 10.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 9 | Valle Vista Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 10 | Hamilton Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 11 | Fruitvale Elementary Hemet Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 12 | Bautista Creek Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 13 | Little Lake Elementary Hemet Unified On the Rise | 6.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 14 | Cottonwood Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 15 | Whittier Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 16 | Hemet Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 17 | Jacob Wiens Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
Hemet Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.1 — 17.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Dartmouth Middle with a Scope Score of 25 and 6.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth Middle Hemet Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 2 | Rancho Viejo Middle Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 3 | Diamond Valley Middle Hemet Unified On the Rise | 4.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 4 | Acacia Middle Hemet Unified On the Rise | 4.1% | Needs Support 19/100 |
High Schools (4)
Hemet Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 5.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Hemet High with a Scope Score of 51 and 11.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemet High Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Tahquitz High Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 10.5% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | West Valley High Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Alessandro High Hemet Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hemet Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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