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#7699 of 9,539 schools in CA

Hamilton Elementary

Elementary School · Hemet Unified · Anza, CA

A Hemet Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

57550 Mitchell Rd., Anza, CA 92539

  • Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$18,819
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at Hamilton Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average286/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,203

Median home value

$298,000

Median rent

$1,254/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Hemet Unified

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified7.3K–12Not available625Compare →
Hemet Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–8Not available422Compare →
Hemet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–5Not available801Compare →
IdyllwildEnrollment path unverified6.6K–8Not available269Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hemet Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#13 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

Hamilton Elementary is listed in Hemet Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Elementary

Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Anza, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,699 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Elementary

What grades does Hamilton Elementary serve?

Hamilton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?

Hamilton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Elementary rank in CA?

Hamilton Elementary ranks #7,699 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hamilton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Hamilton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hamilton Elementary a charter school?

No, Hamilton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamilton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hamilton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Elementary?

74.6% of students at Hamilton Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
Area population (ZIP 92539)
3,480
Area median age
43.9
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 92539; 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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