Temecula Valley Unified School District
School District · Temecula, California
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
29
18 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
29
18 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Evaluating Temecula Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Temecula Valley Unified 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.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Temecula Ca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Great Oak High
Temecula · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#385 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,180
$3,467 vs California median
District size
26,491 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Temecula Valley Unified ranks #385 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Temecula Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Home Instead Innovation Academy (8.9/10), Great Oak High (7.6/10), and Erle Stanley Gardner Middle (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Temecula Valley Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Temecula Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Temecula Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Instead Innovation Academy | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Great Oak High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | James L. Day Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Temecula Valley High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Alamos Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Vail Ranch Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Pauba Valley Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Paloma Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Red Hawk Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Temecula Valley Unified
Temecula Valley Unified is a Temecula, California school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 26,491 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. The district invests $14,180 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Temecula Valley Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Home Instead Innovation Academy, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Temecula Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Temecula Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Temecula Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Temecula Valley Unified
29 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Temecula
- Total Enrollment
- 26,491
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,116
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Temecula Valley Unified has 29 schools in total — 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Temecula Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Temecula Valley Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Temecula Valley Unified?
Temecula Valley Unified spends $14,180 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Temecula Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Temecula Valley Unified is 23.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Temecula Valley Unified?
Home Instead Innovation Academy is the highest-rated school in Temecula Valley Unified with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Temecula Valley Unified?
Across schools in Temecula Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Temecula Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?
Temecula Valley Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 29 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
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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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