Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Acacia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Acacia Middle serves the northwest part of Hemet, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically enjoy a short commute of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acacia Middle School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
958 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acacia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acacia Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9163 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acacia Middle School's ranking?
Acacia Middle School is ranked #9163 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Acacia Middle School often compared to?
Acacia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dartmouth Middle School, Western Center Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Acacia Middle School?
958 students attend Acacia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Acacia Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acacia Middle School?
Acacia Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Acacia Middle School offer ?
Acacia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Acacia Middle School part of?
Acacia Middle School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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