Below Average
#8351 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pinacate Middle
Middle School · Perris Union High · Perris, CA
A Perris Union High middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1990 South A St., Perris, CA 92570
- Math 8% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinacate Middle score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 13% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinacate 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,172/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perris), 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
$77,570
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,461/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Christensen MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 347 | 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.
Perris Union High
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinacate Middle is listed in Perris Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinacate Middle
Pinacate Middle is a public middle school in Perris, CA, part of Perris Union High, serving approximately 949 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,351 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinacate Middle
What grades does Pinacate Middle serve?
Pinacate Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pinacate Middle?
Pinacate Middle has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinacate Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinacate Middle 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 Pinacate Middle rank in CA?
Pinacate Middle ranks #8,351 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pinacate Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinacate Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Pinacate Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinacate Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pinacate Middle a charter school?
No, Pinacate Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinacate Middle a Title I school?
No, Pinacate Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinacate Middle?
94.9% of students at Pinacate 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 949
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (951) 943-6441
- Area population (ZIP 92570)
- 57,336
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 92570; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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