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#9228 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pacific Springs Charter
School · Pacific Springs Charter District · Temecula, CA
A charter school in Temecula, CA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27740 Jefferson Ave., Temecula, CA 92590
- Math 23% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific Springs Charter score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Springs Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$76,952
Median home value
$1,201,400
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Learning Choice Academy - Chula VistaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 331 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pacific Springs Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pacific Springs Charter is listed in Pacific Springs Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Springs Charter
Pacific Springs Charter is a public school in Temecula, CA, part of Pacific Springs Charter District, serving approximately 558 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,228 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Springs Charter
What grades does Pacific Springs Charter serve?
Pacific Springs Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Springs Charter?
Pacific Springs Charter has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Springs Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Springs Charter is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Springs Charter rank in CA?
Pacific Springs Charter ranks #9,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Springs Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Springs Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Pacific Springs Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Springs Charter has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Pacific Springs Charter a charter school?
Yes, Pacific Springs Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pacific Springs Charter a Title I school?
No, Pacific Springs Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Springs Charter?
49.5% of students at Pacific Springs Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.9%
- Phone
- (951) 252-8800
- Area population (ZIP 92590)
- 5,108
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
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 92590; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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