Below Average
#8088 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rancho Viejo Middle
Middle School · Hemet Unified · Hemet, CA
A Hemet Unified middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
985 North Cawston Ave., Hemet, CA 92545
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho Viejo Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho Viejo 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,067/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hemet), 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
$59,575
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92545; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| Alpha Omega ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Acacia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto Leadership Academy - MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–11 | 3.5 mi | 665 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hemet Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #14 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Viejo Middle is listed in Hemet Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Viejo Middle
Rancho Viejo Middle is a public middle school in Hemet, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 999 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,088 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Viejo Middle
What grades does Rancho Viejo Middle serve?
Rancho Viejo Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rancho Viejo Middle?
Rancho Viejo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 999 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Viejo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Viejo Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Viejo Middle rank in CA?
Rancho Viejo Middle ranks #8,088 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Viejo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Viejo Middle 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 Rancho Viejo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Viejo Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Viejo Middle a charter school?
No, Rancho Viejo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Viejo Middle a Title I school?
No, Rancho Viejo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Viejo Middle?
87.5% of students at Rancho Viejo 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
- 999
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (951) 765-6287
- Area population (ZIP 92545)
- 45,771
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 92545; 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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