Below Average
#8288 of 9,539 schools in CA
Citrus Springs Charter
School · Citrus Springs Charter District · Temecula, CA
A charter school in Temecula, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27740 Jefferson Ave., Temecula, CA 92590
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Citrus Springs Charter score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Citrus Springs Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,836/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temecula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,952
Median home value
$1,201,400
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Ousd Edge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Ousd Home SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Spirit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Citrus Springs Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Citrus Springs Charter is listed in Citrus Springs Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citrus Springs Charter
Citrus Springs Charter is a public school in Temecula, CA, part of Citrus Springs Charter District, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,288 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citrus Springs Charter
What grades does Citrus Springs Charter serve?
Citrus Springs Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Citrus Springs Charter?
Citrus Springs Charter has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Charter is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citrus Springs Charter rank in CA?
Citrus Springs Charter ranks #8,288 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Citrus Springs Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Citrus Springs Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Citrus Springs Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus Springs Charter has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Citrus Springs Charter a charter school?
Yes, Citrus Springs Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Citrus Springs Charter a Title I school?
No, Citrus Springs Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus Springs Charter?
61.8% of students at Citrus Springs Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (951) 252-8800
- Area population (ZIP 92590)
- 5,108
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92590; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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