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Schools in 92543 — Hemet, California: 9 schools. Average score 12.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92543 has 9 ranked schools in Hemet, averaging a Scope Score of 26.8/100 — 12.0 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 92543's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.9 to 59.5, a 40.6-point spread.

How 92543 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Western Center Academy with a Scope Score of 59 and 32.9% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 92543's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 5 schools in 92543 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92543 averages 37.3%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 92543's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92543 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92543
92543Hemet926.8/100
92545Hemet2.4633.1/100+6.3
92544Hemet2.9627.9/100+1.1
92583San Jacinto3.81130.8/100+4.0
92582San Jacinto4.3430.3/100+3.5
92596Winchester10.4747.3/100+20.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92543

3 On the Rise1 Solid Base5 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92543 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92543

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range18.9 – 59.5
40.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 23.7/1006 ranked elementary schools4 Needs Support, 2 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Academy of Innovation
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
28/100
2Ramona Elementary
Hemet Unified On the Rise
7.8%Developing
28/100
3McSweeny Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Needs Support
23/100
4Hemet Elementary
Hemet Unified On the Rise
6.3%Needs Support
23/100
5Whittier Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
22/100
6Jacob Wiens Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
19/100

Middle Schools (3)

avg 34.2/1003 ranked middle schools2 Needs Support, 1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Western Center Academy
Hemet Unified Solid Base
32.9%Strong
59/100
2Diamond Valley Middle
Hemet Unified On the Rise
4.0%Needs Support
24/100
3Acacia Middle
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
19/100

High Schools (1)

avg 23.3/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Alessandro High
Hemet Unified continuation high school
0.0%Developing
23/100 · 47th in class
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 92543Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 92543 (Hemet) good?
92543 has 9 ranked schools in Hemet, averaging a Scope Score of 26.8/100 — 12.0 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92543's own mix of school levels. 8.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92543?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92543 is Western Center Academy with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 32.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92543 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92543 average a Scope Score of 26.8/100 — 12.0 points below the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 92543's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 8.9% vs. 20.0% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92543?
Zip code 92543 has 9 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.