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40775 Camino Campos Verdes, Temecula, CA 92591-1849
Summary
James L. Day Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
55.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 47.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 398/1,204 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 302/1,204 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 932 |
| Low-Income Students | 391 (42.0%) |
| English Learners | 58 (6.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.3 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period. Math fell 2.2 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.5% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.3% to 53.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does James L. Day Middle compare within the district?
James L. Day Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Temecula Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James L. Day Middle rank in California?
James L. Day Middle ranks No. 398 of 1,204 in reading and No. 302 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at James L. Day Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.6% meet the reading standard and 39.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James L. Day Middle compare with other schools in Temecula?
James L. Day Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Temecula with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TemeculaHow does James L. Day Middle compare with other schools in Riverside County?
James L. Day Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 54 6–8 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James L. Day MiddleThis school | 47.1% | 55.1% |
| Erle Stanley Gardner Middle | 51.9% | 64.9% |
| Margarita Middle | 36.6% | 53.5% |
