For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 6,026 students in Hemet, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hemet, CA are Western Center Academy, Academy Of Innovation and Rancho Viejo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemet, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hemet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hemet, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-12
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 North Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #44.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41535 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #55.
Diamond Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 West Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #66.
Acacia Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: n/an/a
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Hemet, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
831 East Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-6440
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hemet, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hemet, CA include Western Center Academy, Academy Of Innovation and Rancho Viejo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hemet?
7 public middle schools are located in Hemet.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet?
Hemet public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hemet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hemet include: Diamond Valley Middle School vs. Rancho Viejo Middle School, Rancho Viejo Middle School vs. Diamond Valley Middle School, Dartmouth Middle School vs. Western Center Academy
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