Elementary Schools in Hemet, California: 13 schools. Average score 13.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 31.4/100

Hemet, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 31.4/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Western Center Academy at 61/100, where 32.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hemet schools average 9.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.5% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

31.4

State avg: 44.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

34.5

26.6 – 61.2

Avg Exceeded %

9.4%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

30.5%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	13	Developing 31.4/100	9.4%	-13.5
High	4	Developing 38.6/100	8.5%	-5.1
Middle	5	Developing 35.6/100	10.8%	-7.0

How Hemet schools compare

Hemet has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 31.4/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Western Center Academy with a Scope Score of 61 and 32.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hemet averages 30.5% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Hemet

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Hemet

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Western Center Academy Hemet Unified Strong All-Around	32.9%	Solid 61/100
2	Hemet High Hemet Unified Building Momentum	11.8%	Developing 47/100
3	Tahquitz High Hemet Unified Building Momentum	10.5%	Developing 44/100
4	West Valley High Hemet Unified Building Momentum	11.6%	Developing 41/100
5	Cawston Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	15.2%	Developing 37/100
6	Ramona Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	7.8%	Developing 36/100
7	Harmony Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	11.0%	Developing 35/100
8	Fruitvale Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	8.3%	Developing 33/100
9	Hemet Dual Language Academy Hemet Unified Culture First	13.0%	Developing 32/100
10	Valle Vista Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	9.4%	Developing 31/100
11	McSweeny Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	10.5%	Developing 31/100
12	Bautista Creek Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	10.2%	Developing 31/100
13	Rancho Viejo Middle Hemet Unified Building Momentum	6.6%	Developing 31/100
14	Dartmouth Middle Hemet Unified Building Momentum	6.2%	Developing 30/100
15	Hemet Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	6.3%	Developing 30/100
16	Diamond Valley Middle Hemet Unified Building Momentum	4.0%	Needs Support 30/100
17	Academy of Innovation Hemet Unified Building Momentum	10.3%	Needs Support 29/100
18	Whittier Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	6.5%	Needs Support 29/100
19	Little Lake Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	6.7%	Needs Support 27/100
20	Jacob Wiens Elementary Hemet Unified Building Momentum	6.6%	Needs Support 27/100
21	Acacia Middle Hemet Unified Building Momentum	4.1%	Needs Support 26/100
22	Alessandro High Hemet Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 22/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 22 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hemet good?

Hemet's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.4/100, which is 13.5 points below the state average. 9.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Western Center Academy with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 32.9% 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 31.4/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 9.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Hemet?

Hemet has 13 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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