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#8631 of 9,539 schools in CA
Susan H. Nelson
High School · Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula, CA
A Temecula Valley Unified high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
32225 Pio Pico Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Susan H. Nelson score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susan H. Nelson 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$132,475
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$2,580/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92592; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Vista HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Rancho Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 914 | Compare → |
| Linfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,208 | Compare → |
| Linfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,136 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Temecula Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Susan H. Nelson is listed in Temecula Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susan H. Nelson
Susan H. Nelson is a public high school in Temecula, CA, part of Temecula Valley Unified, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,631 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susan H. Nelson
What grades does Susan H. Nelson serve?
Susan H. Nelson serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Susan H. Nelson?
Susan H. Nelson has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan H. Nelson?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan H. Nelson is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Susan H. Nelson rank in CA?
Susan H. Nelson ranks #8,631 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Susan H. Nelson's MySchoolScout rating?
Susan H. Nelson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Susan H. Nelson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susan H. Nelson has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Susan H. Nelson a charter school?
No, Susan H. Nelson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susan H. Nelson a Title I school?
No, Susan H. Nelson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susan H. Nelson?
43.3% of students at Susan H. Nelson 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.0%
- Phone
- (951) 695-7360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92592)
- 80,933
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 92592; 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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