Moreno Valley Unified
Moreno Valley Unified has 36 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 32.3/100 — 11.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Valley View High at 55/100, where 14.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,975 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.0/100 | 24 | 10.3% | 26.9% |
| Middle | Needs Support 26.3/100 | 6 | 7.5% | 23.9% |
| High | Developing 43.4/100 | 6 | 8.1% | 32.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Moreno Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Moreno Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 37.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, 9.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Valley View High leads the district at 55 with 14.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Moreno Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 6 schools in Moreno Valley Unified are classified as On the Rise (6) — 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
Moreno Valley Unified spends $14,975 per student in current expenditures — $161 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 (24)
Moreno Valley Unified has 24 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.0 — 12.7 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is North Ridge Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 25.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Ridge Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Culture First | 25.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 2 | Bear Valley Elementary Moreno Valley Unified On the Rise | 17.5% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Hidden Springs Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Armada Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 14.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Butterfield Language Academy Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 6 | Ridge Crest Elementary Moreno Valley Unified On the Rise | 8.4% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Sugar Hill Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Seneca Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | Creekside Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Box Springs Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | TownGate Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 12 | Sunnymead Elementary Moreno Valley Unified On the Rise | 8.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 13 | Moreno Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 14 | Cloverdale Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 15 | Chaparral Hills Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 16 | Serrano Elementary Moreno Valley Unified On the Rise | 9.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 17 | Hendrick Ranch Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 18 | Midland Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 19 | La Jolla Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 20 | Edgemont Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 21 | Ramona Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.3% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 22 | Sunnymeadows Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.3% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 23 | Honey Hollow Elementary Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 24 | Moreno Valley Online Academy Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Middle Schools (6)
Moreno Valley Unified has 6 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.3 — 14.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Vista Heights Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 11.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista Heights Middle Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 2 | Palm Middle Moreno Valley Unified On the Rise | 10.9% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 3 | Mountain View Middle Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 4 | Badger Springs Middle Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 5 | Landmark Middle Moreno Valley Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 6 | Sunnymead Middle Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.8% | Needs Support 19/100 |
High Schools (6)
Moreno Valley Unified has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 4.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Valley View High with a Scope Score of 55 and 14.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View High Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 14.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Canyon Springs High Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Vista del Lago High Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | Moreno Valley High Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | March Mountain High Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 6 | Bayside Community Day Moreno Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
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 Moreno Valley 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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