San Jacinto Unified
San Jacinto Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.4/100 — 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Jacinto Middle College High at 54/100, where 10.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,212 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 30.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.9/100 | 8 | 9.0% | 24.5% |
| Middle | Needs Support 21.8/100 | 2 | 4.2% | 32.8% |
| High | Developing 42.3/100 | 4 | 7.3% | 41.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Jacinto Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: San Jacinto Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 32.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.6%, 12.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: San Jacinto Middle College High leads the district at 54 with 10.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Jacinto Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in San Jacinto Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
San Jacinto Unified spends $15,212 per student in current expenditures — $398 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 (8)
San Jacinto Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.9 — 11.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Megan Cope Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 14.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Cope Elementary San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Technology Institute San Jacinto Unified On the Rise | 10.5% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Clayton A. Record, Jr., Elementary San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | De Anza Elementary San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Edward Hyatt World Language Academy San Jacinto Unified Culture First | 7.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Estudillo Elementary San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | San Jacinto Elementary San Jacinto Unified On the Rise | 4.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | Park Hill Elementary San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
San Jacinto Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 21.8 — 18.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is North Mountain Middle with a Scope Score of 23 and 4.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Mountain Middle San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 2 | Monte Vista Middle San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 3.8% | Needs Support 21/100 |
High Schools (4)
San Jacinto Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 5.2 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is San Jacinto Middle College High with a Scope Score of 54 and 10.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jacinto Middle College High San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | San Jacinto High San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Mountain Heights Academy San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | Mountain View High San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Developing 30/100 |
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 San Jacinto 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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