Serving 765 students in grades 6-8, Vail Ranch 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 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Vail Ranch Middle serves the southeast part of Temecula, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 36.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vail Ranch Middle School's student population of 765 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
765 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vail Ranch 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 Vail Ranch Middle School is 0.72, 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
#2096 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Vail Ranch Middle School is ranked #2096 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vail Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Vail Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Temecula Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vail Ranch Middle School?
765 students attend Vail Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vail Ranch Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vail Ranch Middle School?
Vail Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vail Ranch Middle School offer ?
Vail Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vail Ranch Middle School part of?
Vail Ranch Middle School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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