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Temescal Valley Elementary: Scores climb 1.6 points from grade 3 to grade 5. But the zoned next school scores lower.

Temescal Valley holds its own. Scores drop at the schools it feeds into. Ask where its graduates actually enrol, and whether families stay on the zoned path.

22950 Claystone Avenue, 92883 (opens in new tab)·Corona-Norco Unified·Corona·Grades TK-6·832 students·64% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(951) 736-7110·Website
Scope Score
69
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #530 statewide · #1 of 34 in Corona-Norco Unified

Temescal Valley Elementary scores 69 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 91st percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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Most rating sites would stop at “72% proficient” and call it done. Temescal Valley deserves a closer read. The school sits in Corona, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.

Temescal Valley's low-income kids hit 71.5% proficiency in ELA — a number the same group reaches at 38.2% statewide. If you're trying to read past zip-code-driven test scores, that's the signal worth weighing.

The story this school is actually telling

The trajectory · grade 3→5
+1.6pp

separates this year's grade 3 from its grade 5. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Following the same students from 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 points the same way.

↑ the school's value-add, not the zip code's
The next step · the zoned path
16pts

the zoned path continues to El Cerrito Middle, which scores 16 points lower — worth asking about on a tour.

↓ the part no ranking site shows you

The school, grade by grade

ELA · CAASPP 2024–25

Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.

46%
25%
29%
Grade 3 · 71% proficient
52%
26%
22%
Grade 4 · 78% proficient
49%
27%
24%
Grade 5 · 76% proficient

The honest read: the share exceeding rises 3.5pp across grades; the floor rises 5.6pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.

71.5%
Low-income · ELA · met standard

Temescal Valley's most underrated number

71.5% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.

Temescal Valley low-income: 71.5%State low-income: 38.2%

The 6 things our score weighs

Exceeded standard
43.4%
State 21.3%
22.1pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
72.2%
State 42.7%
29.5pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-1.6pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
13.4%
State 17.9%
4.5pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.2%
State 1.6%
1.5pp below state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
21.0%
State 18.0%
3.0pp above state avg
Worth a school visit

Ask which schools families here actually choose next — the zoned path is only the default.

Where the path goes

The zoned path continues to El Cerrito Middle, which scores 16 points lower than this school — worth weighing alongside everything above. Families here often look at charter or magnet options for middle school.

K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Temescal Valley Elementary
69/100
This school
High School

Feeder patterns derived from NCES attendance boundary data. Boundaries are approximate and may have changed — verify with your school district for current assignments.

Your other options

Private alternatives nearby

Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.

The community around it

Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope Score

Student demographics

Hispanic42.2%
White31.5%
Asian10.2%
Black5.2%
Other10.9%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 64.4% (1pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
832
352 above CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
60 TK students
7% of a 803-student campus · CDE Census Day 2025-26
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
5 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,955
District avg: $12,310 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
21.0% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$75,444 – $141,046
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Temescal Valley Elementary in Corona, 71.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 51.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Temescal Valley Elementary outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (65.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (71.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 34.6 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 298 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Disabilities+8.3pp
21.7% vs 13.4% overall · n=157
Math · Disabilities−39.9pp
30.2% vs 70.2% overall · n=46
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Disabilities−34.6pp
42.5% vs 77.1% overall · n=46
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−32.7pp
15.7% vs 48.4% overall · n=46
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−38.1pp
3.5% vs 41.5% overall · n=46

Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.

Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income299 tested
ELA 71.5%·Math 65.9%· +20.3pp vs district
Hispanic194 tested
ELA 71.0%·Math 62.4%· +22.0pp vs district
White152 tested
ELA 78.3%·Math 71.7%· +13.8pp vs district

Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.

Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.

Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 6.4pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +9.5pp.

Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.

Funding Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%

Source: NCES F-33 (2019–2020) · Full district breakdown →

Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$133K
$48K above CA median
Median Home Value
$724K
$65K above CA median
Bachelor's+
39%
4pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
23.7 years avg experience
35 teachers
Teacher Credentials
97% fully credentialed

Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25

Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →

Frequently asked questions

Is Temescal Valley Elementary a good elementary school?
Temescal Valley Elementary has a Scope Score of 69 out of 100, placing it in the 91st percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #530 statewide. 43.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 22.1 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Temescal Valley Elementary's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 72.2% of students at Temescal Valley Elementary met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 43.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 28.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 43.4% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 700 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Temescal Valley Elementary rank in California?
Temescal Valley Elementary ranks #530 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 91st percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Temescal Valley Elementary getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Temescal Valley Elementary decreases by 1.6 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Temescal Valley Elementary?
13.4% of students at Temescal Valley Elementary are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.2%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Temescal Valley Elementary compare to other schools in Corona?
Temescal Valley Elementary scores 69/100 (91st percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 832 students. Use the schools in Corona page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Temescal Valley Elementary serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Temescal Valley Elementary in Corona, 71.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 51.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Temescal Valley Elementary outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (65.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (71.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 34.6 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 298 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.

For the data nerds

Every number on this page

Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.

01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
43.4%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 71th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
72.2%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 73th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-1.6pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 72th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
13.4%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 57th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.2%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 62th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
21.0%
↑ vs CA 18.0% · 55th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
ELATestedEXCMETNEARNOTMET++/CA
Grade 311646%25%21%9%71%+27
Grade 411652%26%11%11%78%+33
Grade 511849%27%16%8%76%+28
Grade 610047%37%11%5%84%+37
MathTestedEXCMETNEARNOTMET++/CA
Grade 311637%34%12%17%71%+25
Grade 411637%39%18%6%76%+34
Grade 511840%22%27%11%62%+27
Grade 610152%20%25%3%72%+37
Science (CAST)TestedEXCMETNEARNOT
Grade 5/8/1111817%32%46%5%

CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.

Subgroup · ELATestedMET+vs districtvs CA
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged29871.5%+20+33
Hispanic/Latino19371.0%+22+32
White15278.3%+14+16
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
SchoolDistScopeEXCMET+GrowthSusp
Temescal Valley Elementary ←6943.4%72.2%−1.60.2%
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary2.7 mi5229.1%58.6%−8.31.2%
California average4321.3%42.7%−2.91.6%
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
75%69%'19'22'23'24'25
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #339 → #859 → #1069 → #560 → #530
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue