Menifee Union
Menifee Union has 17 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 43.5/100 — 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Taawila Elementary at 56/100, where 28.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,823 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 45.6/100 | 13 | 21.2% | 10.1% |
| Middle | Developing 36.9/100 | 4 | 14.0% | 17.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Menifee Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Menifee Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 24.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.9%, 6.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Taawila Elementary leads the district at 56 with 28.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Menifee Union
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Menifee Union are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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
Menifee Union spends $11,823 per student in current expenditures — $2,992 below 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 (13)
Menifee Union has 13 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.6 — 1.8 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Taawila Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 28.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taawila Elementary Menifee Union Culture First | 28.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Sally Buselt Elementary Menifee Union Building Momentum | 25.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Harvest Hill S.T.E.A.M. Academy Menifee Union Building Momentum | 25.9% | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | Quail Valley Elementary Menifee Union Building Momentum | 22.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | Evans Ranch Elementary Menifee Union Growth Engine | 21.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | Ridgemoor Elementary Menifee Union Culture First | 19.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 7 | Oak Meadows Elementary Menifee Union Growth Engine | 17.4% | Developing 45/100 |
| 8 | Chester W. Morrison Elementary Menifee Union Culture First | 20.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 9 | Herk Bouris Elementary Menifee Union Building Momentum | 26.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 10 | Southshore Elementary Menifee Union Culture First | 19.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 11 | Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary Menifee Union Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 12 | Menifee Virtual Menifee Union Culture First | 22.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 13 | Freedom Crest Elementary Menifee Union Culture First | 13.8% | Developing 37/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
Menifee Union has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.9 — 3.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -2.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Menifee Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 43 and 16.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menifee Valley Middle Menifee Union On the Rise | 16.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 2 | Kathryn Newport Middle Menifee Union Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Bell Mountain Middle Menifee Union Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Hans Christensen Middle Menifee Union Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 31/100 |
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 Menifee Union
- 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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