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#7500 of 9,539 schools in CA

Temecula Elementary

Elementary School · Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula, CA

A Temecula Valley Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41951 Moraga Rd., Temecula, CA 92591

  • Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$14,180
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Temecula Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

75.6%

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 Temecula 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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
Peppertree Montessori - TemeculaPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–30.4 mi8Compare →
Abc Child Care CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.5 mi72Compare →
Vail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6K–50.6 mi514Compare →
Empire Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–120.9 mi1,582Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#25 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

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

About Temecula Elementary

Temecula Elementary is a public elementary school in Temecula, CA, part of Temecula Valley Unified, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,500 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Temecula Elementary

What grades does Temecula Elementary serve?

Temecula Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Temecula Elementary?

Temecula Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Temecula Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Temecula Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Temecula Elementary rank in CA?

Temecula Elementary ranks #7,500 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Temecula Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Temecula 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 Temecula Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Temecula Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Temecula Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Temecula Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

75.6% of students at Temecula 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
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
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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