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Elementary Schools in Hemet, California

Below Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 30.2/100

Hemet, California has 21 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 30.2/100 — 13.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hemet High at 51/100, where 11.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hemet schools average 8.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
30.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.0
19.0 – 51.1
Avg Exceeded %
8.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
34.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores

How Hemet schools compare

Hemet's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.2 — 13.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.0 to 51.1, a 32.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Hemet High with a Scope Score of 51 and 11.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hemet averages 34.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Hemet

1 Culture First20 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Hemet ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hemet High
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Solid
51/100
2Tahquitz High
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
49/100
3West Valley High
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
45/100
4Hemet Dual Language Academy
Hemet Unified Culture First
13.0%Developing
36/100
5Cawston Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
34/100
6Harmony Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
33/100
7Academy of Innovation
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
32/100
8Ramona Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
29/100
9McSweeny Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Needs Support
28/100
10Valle Vista Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Needs Support
28/100
11Fruitvale Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Needs Support
28/100
12Bautista Creek Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Needs Support
28/100
13Dartmouth Middle
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
25/100
14Rancho Viejo Middle
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
25/100
15Little Lake Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.7%Needs Support
25/100
16Whittier Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
25/100
17Hemet Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
25/100
18Alessandro High
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
24/100
19Diamond Valley Middle
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
23/100
20Jacob Wiens Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
21/100
21Acacia Middle
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
19/100

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.

Private Schools in Hemet

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Revelation School of Florida
Brethren · Grades Pre-K · 455 students
20:1Private
St. John S Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 255 students
19:1Private
Dp Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-10 · 176 students
17:1Private
Calvary Chapel Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-2 · 22 students
10:1Private
Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool
Latter Day Saints · Grades Pre-K · 12 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hemet

  • 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 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.2/100, which is 13.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.4% 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 Hemet High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 11.8% 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 30.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.0 to 51.1, a 32.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Hemet?
Hemet has 21 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.

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