Very Good
#2846 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Middle School · Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula, CA
A Temecula Valley Unified middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45125 Via Del Coronado, Temecula, CA 92592
- Math 54% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Erle Stanley Gardner Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Erle Stanley Gardner 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$132,475
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$2,580/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92592; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 914 | Compare → |
| Jcs - Pine HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Vail Ranch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Linfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Temecula Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #3 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is listed in Temecula Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is a public middle school in Temecula, CA, part of Temecula Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,069 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,846 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
What grades does Erle Stanley Gardner Middle serve?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Erle Stanley Gardner Middle?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,069 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erle Stanley Gardner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Erle Stanley Gardner Middle rank in CA?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle ranks #2,846 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Erle Stanley Gardner Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Erle Stanley Gardner Middle a charter school?
No, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Erle Stanley Gardner Middle a Title I school?
No, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Erle Stanley Gardner Middle?
35.3% of students at Erle Stanley Gardner 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
- 1,069
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (951) 699-0080
- Area population (ZIP 92592)
- 80,933
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 92592; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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