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#7499 of 9,539 schools in CA

Rancho Elementary

Elementary School · Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula, CA

A Temecula Valley Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

31530 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA 92591

  • Math 51% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$14,180
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Rancho Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

32%

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 Rancho 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 15Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Home Instead Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.9K–81.5 mi273Compare →
Nicolas Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–51.5 mi706Compare →
Temecula International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–81.5 mi265Compare →
Vintage Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.5 mi539Compare →

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
#24 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

Rancho Elementary is listed in Temecula Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rancho Elementary

Rancho Elementary is a public elementary school in Temecula, CA, part of Temecula Valley Unified, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,499 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rancho Elementary

What grades does Rancho Elementary serve?

Rancho Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rancho Elementary?

Rancho Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Elementary is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rancho Elementary rank in CA?

Rancho Elementary ranks #7,499 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Rancho Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rancho Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Rancho Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rancho Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Rancho Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

32.0% of students at Rancho 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
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
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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