Needs Improvement
#9135 of 9,539 schools in CA
Dartmouth Middle
Middle School · Hemet Unified · Hemet, CA
A Hemet Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41535 Mayberry Ave., Hemet, CA 92544
- Math 11% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Dartmouth Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dartmouth Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,067/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hemet), 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
$67,011
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$1,530/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dp Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–10 | 1.3 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Acacia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 625 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hemet Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #23 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dartmouth Middle is listed in Hemet Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dartmouth Middle
Dartmouth Middle is a public middle school in Hemet, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 1,112 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,135 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dartmouth Middle
What grades does Dartmouth Middle serve?
Dartmouth Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dartmouth Middle rank in CA?
Dartmouth Middle ranks #9,135 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dartmouth Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dartmouth Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Dartmouth Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dartmouth Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dartmouth Middle a charter school?
No, Dartmouth Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dartmouth Middle a Title I school?
No, Dartmouth Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dartmouth Middle?
83.9% of students at Dartmouth Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (951) 765-2550
- Area population (ZIP 92544)
- 51,694
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 92544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.