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San Jacinto Unified

Below Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 33.4/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
33.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.6
21.1 – 53.7
Avg Exceeded %
7.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
31.9/100
89.0%24.5%
MiddleNeeds Support
21.8/100
24.2%32.8%
HighDeveloping
42.3/100
47.3%41.6%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in San Jacinto Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
31.9
avg score · 8 schools
Megan Cope Elementary
Developing
40/100
+5 more elementary schools
Middle
21.8
avg score · 2 schools
North Mountain Middle
Needs Support
23/100
Monte Vista Middle
Needs Support
21/100
High
42.3
avg score · 4 schools
San Jacinto High
Developing
46/100
Mountain Heights Academy
Developing
39/100
+1 more high schools

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

2 On the Rise1 Culture First11 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
78.1%
White
8.0%
Asian
0.6%
Black
7.9%
Other
5.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
74%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,212
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,919
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 45.5%
$10,455 → $15,212
Spending Efficiency
2.20
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 31%Other 7%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$65,119–$137,116
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
555
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Megan Cope Elementary
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
40/100
2San Jacinto Technology Institute
San Jacinto Unified On the Rise
10.5%Developing
35/100
3Clayton A. Record, Jr., Elementary
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
35/100
4De Anza Elementary
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
34/100
5Edward Hyatt World Language Academy
San Jacinto Unified Culture First
7.9%Developing
32/100
6Estudillo Elementary
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
29/100
7San Jacinto Elementary
San Jacinto Unified On the Rise
4.6%Needs Support
26/100
8Park 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1North Mountain Middle
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
4.6%Needs Support
23/100
2Monte 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Jacinto Middle College High
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Solid
54/100
2San Jacinto High
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Developing
46/100
3Mountain Heights Academy
San Jacinto Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
39/100
4Mountain 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is San Jacinto Unified a good school district?
San Jacinto Unified has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.4/100, which is 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in San Jacinto Unified?
The highest-scoring school in San Jacinto Unified is San Jacinto Middle College High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 10.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Jacinto Unified spend per student?
San Jacinto Unified spends $15,212 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in San Jacinto Unified?
Teacher salaries in San Jacinto Unified range from $65,119–$137,116 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.