Serving 306 students in grades 6-12, Susan H. Nelson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Susan H. Nelson's student population of 306 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Elevate Experiences, Opportunities, and Each Other
School Rankings
Susan H. Nelson 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 Susan H. Nelson is 0.65, which is more 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
#5620 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-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 Susan H. Nelson's ranking?
Susan H. Nelson is ranked #5620 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susan H. Nelson?
The graduation rate of Susan H. Nelson is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Susan H. Nelson?
306 students attend Susan H. Nelson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Susan H. Nelson students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Susan H. Nelson?
Susan H. Nelson has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Susan H. Nelson offer ?
Susan H. Nelson offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Susan H. Nelson part of?
Susan H. Nelson is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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