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Moreno Valley Unified

California · Public School District
38
Schools
31,619
Students
$19,259
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
70.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
91.8%
Graduation Rate
+5.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Moreno Valley Unified is a public school district in California serving 31,619 students across 38 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,259 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (38)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Badger Springs Middle06–081,059
Landmark Middle06–08813
Mountain View Middle06–081,232
Palm Middle06–081,014
Sunnymead Middle06–081,193
Vista Heights Middle06–081,382
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bayside Community Day07–12144
Canyon Springs High09–122,266
March Mountain High09–12221
March Valley09–1285
Moreno Valley High09–122,232
Valley View High09–122,843
Vista del Lago High09–122,093
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AlessandroKG–1256
Moreno Valley Online AcademyKG–12754
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,259+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
16%
State
70.3%
Local (property tax)
16.5%
Federal
13.2%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
38
Schools
31,619
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.8%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.8% graduation rate — 5.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,259 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 38 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Moreno Valley Unified has 38 public schools, serving a total of 31,619 students.
What is the graduation rate for Moreno Valley Unified?
The graduation rate is 91.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Moreno Valley Unified spend per student?
Moreno Valley Unified spends $19,259 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Moreno Valley Unified?
70% of students in Moreno Valley Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Moreno Valley Unified?
No, Moreno Valley Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Moreno Valley Unified serve?
Moreno Valley Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Moreno Valley Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Moreno Valley Unified is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.