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Hemet Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 22,330 students in Hemet Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hemet Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
22,330 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
940 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Hemet Unified School District, which is ranked #1558 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1544 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
173 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
405 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,613 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
56%
# Black Students
1,837 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
4,324 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
909 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,681
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,634
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,610
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,612
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,593
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,716
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,683
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,610
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,733
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,870
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,888
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,833
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,867
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,436 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$405 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$367 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,154
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,436
$18,236
Best Hemet Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Idyllwild Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26700 State Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-0750
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-0750
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44260 Sage Rd.
Aguanga, CA 92536
(951) 767-3870
Aguanga, CA 92536
(951) 767-3870
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Cawston Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W. Menlo Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Hemet High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41701 Stetson Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,407 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26400 Dartmouth Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Bautista Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 Lake St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Grades: K-5
| 925 students
Rank: #99.
Mcsweeny Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1010.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Winchester Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W. Fruitvale Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Grades: K-5
| 769 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57430 Mitchell Rd.
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1865
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1865
Grades: 6-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
Tahquitz High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: #1414.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43900 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #1515.
West Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Mustang Way
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #1616.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41535 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1717.
Hemet Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 E. Kimball Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Grades: K-5
| 889 students
Rank: #1818.
Little Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1660
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1660
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #1919.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 N. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #2020.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57550 Mitchell Rd.
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1840
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-1840
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy Of Innovation K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 884 students
Rank: #2222.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41051 Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #2323.
Diamond Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #2424.
Jacob Wiens Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
935 E. Campus Way
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #2525.
Acacia Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #2626.
Alessandro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 E. Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #2727.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Grades: K-5
| 846 students
Rank: n/an/a
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hemet Unified School District?
Hemet Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 22,330 students.
What is the rank of Hemet Unified School District?
Hemet Unified School District is ranked #1558 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet Unified School District?
66% of Hemet Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemet Unified School District?
Hemet Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hemet Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,436 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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