James L. Day Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Temecula, California 92591 · Temecula Valley Unified
#291 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#5180 of 15,369 nationally
About James L. Day Middle
James L. Day Middle is a public middle located in Temecula, in the Temecula Valley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 932 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 291st of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 932.
There are 29 schools in Temecula; James L. Day Middle ranks 16th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James L. Day Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James L. Day Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chaparral High
Temecula · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,136 students · 1.2 km away
Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students · 1.7 km away
Temecula Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 1.9 km away
Margarita Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 1.9 km away
Harbor Springs Charter
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
299 students · 2.1 km away
Empire Springs Charter
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,854 students · 2.1 km away
River Springs Charter
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
7,703 students · 2.1 km away
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
828 students · 2.6 km away
Warm Springs Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 2.6 km away
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students · 2.8 km away
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Twelve Bridges Middle
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931 students
Marco Forster Middle
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Montgomery Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is James L. Day Middle a good school?
James L. Day Middle has a Success Index (US) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #291 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James L. Day Middle rank in California?
James L. Day Middle ranks #291 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #5180 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James L. Day Middle?
James L. Day Middle had 932 students in 2025.
Is James L. Day Middle a elementary school or a high school?
James L. Day Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James L. Day Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James L. Day Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.