Very Good
#3024 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
James L. Day 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.
40775 Camino Campos Verdes, Temecula, CA 92591
- Math 48% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James L. Day Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James L. Day 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$107,312
Median home value
$649,900
Median rent
$2,196/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92591; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarita MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Empire Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,582 | Compare → |
| Harbor Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| River Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 7,548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Temecula Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #4 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
James L. Day Middle is listed in Temecula Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James L. Day Middle
James L. Day Middle is a public middle school in Temecula, CA, part of Temecula Valley Unified, serving approximately 924 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,024 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James L. Day Middle
What grades does James L. Day Middle serve?
James L. Day Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James L. Day Middle?
James L. Day Middle has an enrollment of approximately 924 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Day Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Day Middle is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James L. Day Middle rank in CA?
James L. Day Middle ranks #3,024 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James L. Day Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
James L. Day Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 James L. Day Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James L. Day Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James L. Day Middle a charter school?
No, James L. Day Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James L. Day Middle a Title I school?
No, James L. Day Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James L. Day Middle?
47.0% of students at James L. Day 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
- 924
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (951) 699-8138
- Area population (ZIP 92591)
- 41,673
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 92591; 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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