Val Verde Unified School District
School District · Perris, California
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
22
12 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
19,361
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
22
12 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
19,361
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Evaluating Val Verde Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Val Verde 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.
Citrus Hill High
Perris · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Val Verde Academy
Perris · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orange Vista High
Perris · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#566 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,164
+$517 vs California median
District size
19,361 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Val Verde Unified ranks #566 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Val Verde Unified's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Citrus Hill High (7.8/10), Val Verde Academy (7.8/10), and Orange Vista High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Val Verde Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Val Verde Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Val Verde Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citrus Hill High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Val Verde Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Orange Vista High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Rancho Verde High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Triple Crown Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Val Verde High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Avalon Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | May Ranch Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Vista Verde Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lasselle Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Val Verde Unified
Val Verde Unified is a Perris, California school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 19,361 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. District-level spending was $18,164 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Val Verde Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Citrus Hill High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Val Verde Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.0%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Val Verde Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Val Verde Unified with test data.
Schools in Val Verde Unified
22 schoolsElementary Schools12
Middle Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Perris
- Total Enrollment
- 19,361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 896
- District spending per student
- $18,164NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Val Verde Unified?
Val Verde Unified has 22 schools in total — 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Val Verde Unified?
The average composite rating for Val Verde Unified is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Val Verde Unified?
Val Verde Unified's district-level spending was $18,164 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Val Verde Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Val Verde Unified is 21.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Val Verde Unified?
Citrus Hill High is the highest-rated school in Val Verde Unified with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Val Verde Unified?
Across schools in Val Verde Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Val Verde Unified compare to other districts in California?
Val Verde Unified has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 22 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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