Menifee Union School District
School District · Menifee, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
15
12 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,922
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
15
12 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,922
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Evaluating Menifee Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Menifee Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Taawila Elementary
Menifee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Winchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Herk Bouris Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#579 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,922
$3,725 vs California median
District size
12,195 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Menifee Union ranks #579 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Menifee Union's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Taawila Elementary (7.9/10), Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy (7.6/10), and Herk Bouris Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Menifee Union schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Menifee Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Menifee Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taawila Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Herk Bouris Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Quail Valley Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Menifee Valley Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Southshore Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Chester W. Morrison Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Hans Christensen Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Bell Mountain Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Oak Meadows Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Menifee Union
Menifee Union is a Menifee, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 12,195 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. The district invests $13,922 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Menifee Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Taawila Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Menifee Union students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Menifee Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Menifee Union with test data.
Schools in Menifee Union
15 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Menifee
- Total Enrollment
- 12,195
- Teachers (FTE)
- 522
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Menifee Union?
Menifee Union has 15 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Menifee Union?
The average composite rating for Menifee Union is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Menifee Union?
Menifee Union spends $13,922 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Menifee Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Menifee Union is 23.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Menifee Union?
Taawila Elementary is the highest-rated school in Menifee Union with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Menifee Union?
Across schools in Menifee Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Menifee Union compare to other districts in California?
Menifee Union has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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