Serving 1,040 students in grades 6-8, Rancho Viejo 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 1,040 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Viejo Middle serves the northwest part of Hemet, CA, covering an area of approximately 51.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Viejo Middle School's student population of 1,040 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,040 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Viejo 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 Rancho Viejo Middle School is 0.46, 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
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Rancho Viejo Middle School's ranking?
Rancho Viejo Middle School is ranked #8082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Viejo Middle School often compared to?
Rancho Viejo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diamond Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Viejo Middle School?
1,040 students attend Rancho Viejo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rancho Viejo Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Viejo Middle School?
Rancho Viejo Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Viejo Middle School offer ?
Rancho Viejo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rancho Viejo Middle School part of?
Rancho Viejo Middle School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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