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Public high school · Moreno Valley Unified · Moreno Valley, California

Valley View High

Valley View High rates 7.7, above the middle of Moreno Valley Unified's high schools, whose rated median is 6.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.7this school

7.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Moreno Valley Unified median is 6.9.

#1,870 of 9,557 schools in California · Moreno Valley Unified: 7 high schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

A Moreno Valley Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,870 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 38 in Moreno Valley Unified.

Valley View High is listed in Moreno Valley Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math20%14 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading57%4 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 51 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
25% of the rating
Academics
7.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 92555; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Valley View High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$113,636
Median home value
$543,300
Median rent
$2,376/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
42
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
20
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,945/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Moreno Valley. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Moreno Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
17.3% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
25 sports
13 boys' · 12 girls' · 42 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Valley View High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Valley View High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Valley View High School is a public high school located in Moreno Valley, California, within the Moreno Valley Unified School District 2. The school's official colors are red, white, and black, and its mascot is the Eagles 2. In March 2026, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that Valley View High School had been designated as a 2026 California Distinguished School 1. The school honors specific staff members for their contributions; Rafael Duran, a mathematics teacher with 29 years of service, was recognized as the 2025 Saluting Educator (Certificated) for his work with English Learners and advising clubs such as LASA and Anime Club 1. Janet Willard, a school secretary since the school's inception in 1991, was named the 2025 Saluting Educator (Classified) for her long tenure and expertise across departments 1. The school aims to provide equitable education to prepare students for college or viable career paths 1.
Sources (2)
  1. valleyview.mvusd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Valley View High serve?

Valley View High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valley View High?

Valley View High has an enrollment of approximately 2,784 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View High?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley View High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley View High rank in CA?

Valley View High ranks #1,870 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Valley View High's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley View High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Valley View High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Valley View High a charter school?

No, Valley View High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valley View High a Title I school?

No, Valley View High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View High?

81.5% of students at Valley View High 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,784
Student-teacher ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
4-year graduation
96.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 38
Schools in district
39
District spending per student
$18,501
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 92555)
45,751
Area average commute
40 min
Area median age
34.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.