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Schools in 92543 — Hemet, California

92543 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.1 — 18.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.0 to 32.1, a 13.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
25.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.1
19.0 – 32.1
Avg Exceeded %
6.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
40.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 92543 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Academy of Innovation with a Scope Score of 32 and 10.3% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92543. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92543 averages 40.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92543 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92543
92543Hemet9Needs Support
25.1/100
92544Hemet6Developing
32.2/100
+7.1
92545Hemet6Developing
35.7/100
+10.6
92551Moreno Valley8Developing
39.3/100
+14.2
92553Moreno Valley17Needs Support
29.4/100
+4.3

School archetypes in 92543

2 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92543 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

All schools in 92543

#SchoolExceededScore
1Academy of Innovation
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
32/100
2Ramona Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
29/100
3McSweeny Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Needs Support
28/100
4Whittier Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
25/100
5Hemet Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
25/100
6Alessandro High
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
24/100
7Diamond Valley Middle
Hemet Unified On the Rise
4.0%Needs Support
23/100
8Jacob Wiens Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
21/100
9Acacia Middle
Hemet Unified On the Rise
4.1%Needs Support
19/100

Schools in 92543 on the map

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 92543

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hemet good?
Hemet's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.1/100, which is 18.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hemet?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hemet is Academy of Innovation with a Scope Score of 32/100 and 10.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Hemet schools compare to the state average?
Hemet elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 40.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.0 to 32.1, a 13.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Hemet?
Hemet has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.