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#8139 of 9,539 schools in CA

Megan Cope Elementary

Elementary School · San Jacinto Unified · San Jacinto, CA

A San Jacinto Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2550 Via La Sierra Ln., San Jacinto, CA 92582

  • Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.3:1
District spending per student$18,857
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Megan Cope Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
62%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.7%

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 Megan Cope 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,998/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jacinto), 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

$97,723

Median home value

$439,000

Median rent

$2,328/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fruitvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–51.8 mi820Compare →
Cawston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–51.9 mi836Compare →
Prince of Peace Lutheran PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.9 mi12Compare →
De Anza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–52.1 mi728Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

San Jacinto Unified

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 14
District spending per student
$18,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Megan Cope Elementary is listed in San Jacinto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Megan Cope Elementary

Megan Cope Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jacinto, CA, part of San Jacinto Unified, serving approximately 754 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,139 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Megan Cope Elementary

What grades does Megan Cope Elementary serve?

Megan Cope Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Megan Cope Elementary?

Megan Cope Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Megan Cope Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Megan Cope Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Megan Cope Elementary rank in CA?

Megan Cope Elementary ranks #8,139 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Megan Cope Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Megan Cope Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Megan Cope Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Megan Cope Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Megan Cope Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Megan Cope Elementary a Title I school?

No, Megan Cope Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

72.7% of students at Megan Cope 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
754
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
Area population (ZIP 92582)
22,732
Area average commute
49.5 min
Area median age
31.8
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 92582; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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