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#5372 of 9,539 schools in CA
Empire Springs Charter
School · Empire Springs Charter District · Temecula, CA
A charter school in Temecula, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27740 Jefferson Ave., Temecula, CA 92590
- Math 26% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Empire Springs Charter score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Empire 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| River Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 7,548 | Compare → |
| Elite Academic Academy - LucerneCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 960 | Compare → |
| Elite Academic Academy - Mountain EmpireCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 853 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Empire Springs Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,665NCES 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.
Empire Springs Charter is listed in Empire Springs Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Empire Springs Charter
Empire Springs Charter is a public school in Temecula, CA, part of Empire Springs Charter District, serving approximately 1,582 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,372 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Empire Springs Charter
What grades does Empire Springs Charter serve?
Empire Springs Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Empire Springs Charter?
Empire Springs Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire Springs Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Empire Springs Charter is 29.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Empire Springs Charter rank in CA?
Empire Springs Charter ranks #5,372 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Empire Springs Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Empire Springs Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Empire Springs Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Empire Springs Charter has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Empire Springs Charter a charter school?
Yes, Empire Springs Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Empire Springs Charter a Title I school?
No, Empire Springs Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empire Springs Charter?
55.8% of students at Empire 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
- 1,582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (951) 252-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- 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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