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James L. Day Middle School vs. Temecula Middle School

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School Overview

School
James L. Day Middle School
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Temecula Middle School
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

James L. Day Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Temecula Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 924 students in grades 6-8, James L. Day Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,029 students in grades 6-8, Temecula Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
924 students
1,029 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James L. Day Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Temecula Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James L. Day Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Temecula Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James L. Day Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Temecula Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James L. Day Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Temecula Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2185 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#2155 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James L. Day Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Temecula Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L. Day Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Temecula Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L. Day Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Temecula Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James L. Day Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Temecula Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
298
343
Grade 7 Students
334
356
Grade 8 Students
292
330

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James L. Day Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Temecula Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James L. Day Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Temecula Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James L. Day Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Temecula Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James L. Day Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Temecula Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James L. Day Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Temecula Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James L. Day Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Temecula Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of James L. Day Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Temecula Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James L. Day Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Temecula Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James L. Day Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Temecula Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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