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Temecula Valley Unified: Temecula Valley Unified schools score 8.9 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 4.5 points.

Above Average2024–25 data32 schools · avg 53.7/100

Temecula Valley Unified has 32 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary at 73/100, where 35.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,888 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 5 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.9%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.6
24.2 – 72.9
Avg Exceeded %
28.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
32
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 32 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
55.2/100
2131.6%14.4%
MiddleSolid
52.2/100
625.6%18.0%
HighDeveloping
49.6/100
518.6%32.3%

Temecula Valley Unified's elementary schools average 55.2/100 — 10.3 points above the state average with a −4.5pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Temecula Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
55.2
avg score · 21 schools
+18 more elementary schools
Middle
52.2
avg score · 6 schools
Temecula Middle
Solid
66/100
+3 more middle schools
High
49.6
avg score · 5 schools
Great Oak High
Solid
64/100
Chaparral High
Solid
59/100
+2 more high schools

District Analysis

Temecula Valley Unified has 32 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Temecula Valley Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 55.2.

District-wide elementary growth averages -4.5pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 48.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 17.9%, 0.0pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary leads the district at 73 with 35.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Temecula Valley Unified

5 Strong All-Around5 Growth Engine4 Culture First2 On the Rise16 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 7 schools in Temecula Valley Unified are classified as Growth Engine (5) or 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
39.7%
White
35.3%
Asian
6.3%
Black
3.6%
Other
15.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
37%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Temecula Valley Unified spends $11,888 per student in current expenditures — $2,927 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,888
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
26,710
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 21.3%
$9,797 → $11,888
Spending Efficiency
4.52
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 68%Support 31%Other 1%
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
$61,061–$142,641
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,263
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Temecula Valley Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (21)

Temecula Valley Unified has 21 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.2 — 10.3 points above the state average of 44.8. 1 of 21 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -4.5pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 35.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
35.6%Strong
73/100
2Temecula Preparatory
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.2%Solid
68/100
3Alamos Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
40.1%Solid
67/100
4Red Hawk Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Growth Engine
38.9%Solid
67/100
5Abby Reinke Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
44.5%Solid
67/100
6Summit Academy
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
37.0%Solid
65/100
7Rancho Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
59/100
8Paloma Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
31.5%Solid
58/100
9Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
33.0%Solid
57/100
10Crowne Hill Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Growth Engine
35.7%Solid
57/100
11French Valley Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
55/100
12Tony Tobin Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
37.6%Solid
54/100
13Vintage Hills Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Growth Engine
31.0%Solid
52/100
14Temecula Luiseno Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
36.6%Solid
52/100
15Temecula Valley Charter
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.5%Developing
48/100
16Pauba Valley Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Developing
48/100
17Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.3%Developing
46/100
18Temecula Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified On the Rise
17.5%Developing
43/100
19Home INstead INnovation Academy
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
19.8%Developing
42/100
20Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
42/100
21Vail Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified On the Rise
16.9%Developing
38/100

Middle Schools (6)

Temecula Valley Unified has 6 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.2 — 9.6 points above the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +2.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Temecula Middle with a Scope Score of 66 and 32.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temecula Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Growth Engine
32.6%Solid
66/100
2Bella Vista Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Solid
56/100
3James L. Day Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Growth Engine
25.8%Solid
56/100
4Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
51/100
5Vail Ranch Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.3%Developing
50/100
6Margarita Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
36/100

High Schools (5)

Temecula Valley Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.6 — 5.9 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Great Oak High with a Scope Score of 64 and 32.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Great Oak High
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
32.6%Solid
64/100
2Chaparral High
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
25.8%Solid
59/100
3Temecula Valley High
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.0%Solid
58/100
4Susan H. Nelson
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
42/100
5Rancho Vista High
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
2.6%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 32 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Temecula Valley Unified

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 resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Temecula Valley Unified a good school district?
Temecula Valley Unified has 32 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.7/100, which is 8.9 points above the state average. 28.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Temecula Valley Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Temecula Valley Unified is Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 35.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Temecula Valley Unified spend per student?
Temecula Valley Unified spends $11,888 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 Temecula Valley Unified?
Teacher salaries in Temecula Valley Unified range from $61,061–$142,641 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.