Serving 1,012 students in grades 6-8, Temecula Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Temecula Middle serves the northeast part of Temecula, CA, covering an area of approximately 48 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest edges of the attendance zone is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the school's boundaries.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temecula Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Temecula Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,012 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
At Temecula Middle School, we believe everyone can learn with P.R.I.D.E. (Participation Responsibility Integrity Determination Effort)
School Rankings
Temecula Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temecula Middle School is 0.66, 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
#2155 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Temecula Middle School's ranking?
Temecula Middle School is ranked #2155 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Temecula Middle School often compared to?
Temecula Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margarita Middle School, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Vail Ranch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Temecula Middle School?
1,012 students attend Temecula Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Temecula Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temecula Middle School?
Temecula Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Temecula Middle School offer ?
Temecula Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Temecula Middle School part of?
Temecula Middle School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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