Valle Vista’s public schools score below 65% of California districts on tests and graduation
In Valle Vista, 16% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Valle Vista, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Valle Vista’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 449 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Valle Vista’s, its schools beat 29%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,582 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then eight middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Valle Vista’s grade
C+: better than 35% of California school districts, #687 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Valle Vista, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · 672 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Hemet
1st grade in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · 672 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Hemet
2nd grade in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · 672 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Hemet
3rd grade in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · 672 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Hemet
4th grade in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · 672 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Hemet
5th grade in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · 672 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Hemet
Valle Vista’s public schools are run by Hemet Unified School District, which also serves Hemet. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Valle Vista vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Valle Vista’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Valle Vista | C+ | Hemet Unified |
| Hemet | C+ | Hemet Unified |
Every school in Valle Vista
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Valle Vista’s schools
Are Valle Vista’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Valle Vista children attend score below 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #687 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 29%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Valle Vista in?
Hemet Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 22,778 students in 27 schools (2024–25).
Where do Valle Vista kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Hemet High, West Valley High, Tahquitz High and Hamilton.
What is Valle Vista’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Hemet Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Valle Vista spend per student?
$21,582 in Hemet Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Valle Vista families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Valle Vista → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.