Best middle schools in Temecula Valley Unified (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Temecula Valley Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- Elementary Schools in Temecula Valley Unified
- Traditional Public Schools in Temecula Valley Unified
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Temecula Valley Unified
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Temecula Valley Unified
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Temecula Valley Unified
- Largest Schools in Temecula Valley Unified
- 169Erle Stanley Gardner MiddleTemecula · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 1,008 students
- 269Vail Ranch MiddleTemecula · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 765 students
- 366Temecula MiddleTemecula · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,012 students
- 462Bella Vista MiddleMurrieta · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,249 students
- 561James L. Day MiddleTemecula · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 932 students
- 654Margarita MiddleTemecula · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 731 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,008 |
| 2 | Vail Ranch Middle Temecula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.8 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 765 |
| 3 | Temecula Middle Temecula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,012 |
| 4 | Bella Vista Middle Murrieta · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,249 |
| 5 | James L. Day Middle Temecula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 932 |
| 6 | Margarita Middle Temecula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 731 |
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle in Temecula leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Temecula Valley Unified with a Success Index (US) of 69.3. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Temecula Valley Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Temecula Valley Unified?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle in Temecula, California ranks first among middle schools in Temecula Valley Unified with a Success Index (US) of 69.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,008).
How are middle schools in Temecula Valley Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.