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#8448 of 9,539 schools in CA

Harmony Elementary

Elementary School · Hemet Unified · Hemet, CA

A Hemet Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1500 South Cawston Ave., Hemet, CA 92545

  • Math 22% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$18,819
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Harmony Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

85.6%

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 Harmony 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,067/100K

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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

$59,575

Median home value

$334,900

Median rent

$1,778/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Revelation School of FloridaPrivate · tuition6.3privateK1.3 mi455Compare →
Mcsweeny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–52.2 mi768Compare →
Cawston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–52.5 mi836Compare →
Prince of Peace Lutheran PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.6 mi12Compare →

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
#18 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

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

About Harmony Elementary

Harmony Elementary is a public elementary school in Hemet, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 817 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,448 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmony Elementary

What grades does Harmony Elementary serve?

Harmony Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harmony Elementary?

Harmony Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmony Elementary rank in CA?

Harmony Elementary ranks #8,448 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Harmony Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Harmony Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Harmony Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harmony Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Harmony Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

85.6% of students at Harmony 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
817
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 92545)
45,771
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
42.6
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 92545; 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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