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2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA 92543-9706
Summary
Western Center Academy is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
87.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
61.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 87.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 17/1,734 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 140/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 762 |
| Low-Income Students | 440 (57.7%) |
| English Learners | 15 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math +5.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Black or African American and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 80.8% to 93.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.0% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 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 Western Center Academy compare within the district?
Western Center Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–12 schools in Hemet Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Western Center Academy rank in California?
Western Center Academy ranks No. 17 of 1,734 in reading and No. 140 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Western Center Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 85.5% meet the reading standard and 56.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Western Center Academy compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Western Center Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Western Center AcademyThis school | 61.9% | 87.3% |
| Hamilton | 14.9% | 30.4% |
