At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,008
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
36%-28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Temecula, California. The school enrolls 1,008 students. It is part of the Temecula Valley Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictTemecula Valley Unified
County6065
CityTemecula
ZIP92592
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002811187
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,008
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino32.5%
Black / African American12.4%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native37.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races12.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.5%
Hispanic
32.5%
Black
12.4%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
12.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.