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Temecula Valley Unified

California · Public School District
29
Schools
26,510
Students
$14,046
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
26.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
94.1%
Graduation Rate
+7.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Temecula Valley Unified is a public school district in California serving 26,510 students across 29 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,046 is near the national average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bella Vista Middle06–081,396
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle06–081,044
James L. Day Middle06–08930
Margarita Middle06–08825
Temecula Middle06–08954
Vail Ranch Middle06–08813
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chaparral High09–123,030
Great Oak High09–123,043
Rancho Vista High09–12226
Susan H. Nelson06–12301
Temecula Valley High09–122,864
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,046Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
32%
State
60.9%
Local (property tax)
31.8%
Federal
7.3%

State funding accounts for 61% 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
29
Schools
26,510
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.1%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.1% graduation rate — 7.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Temecula Valley Unified has 29 public schools, serving a total of 26,510 students.
What is the graduation rate for Temecula Valley Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Temecula Valley Unified spend per student?
Temecula Valley Unified spends $14,046 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Temecula Valley Unified?
27% of students in Temecula Valley Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Temecula Valley Unified?
No, Temecula Valley Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Temecula Valley Unified serve?
Temecula Valley Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Temecula Valley Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Temecula Valley Unified is 46/100. 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.