Rancho Viejo Middle

ranchoviejo.hemetusd.org/

1,040 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rancho Viejo Middle School, located at 985 N. Cawston Ave. in Hemet, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Hemet Unified School District. The campus is designed to support the academic and social development of early adolescents, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is known for being an active part of the Hemet community, fostering an environment that encourages student involvement in both extracurricular activities and academic growth. Like many schools in the district, Rancho Viejo focuses on implementing state-mandated educational programs, utilizing various technological resources, and promoting a positive school culture to help students navigate the challenges of middle school life.

1,040

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Viejo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	749
Black	99
Asian	17
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
749 (72.1%)
White
125 (12.0%)
Black
99 (9.5%)
Two or More
43 (4.1%)
Asian
17 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hemet Unified
Phone:	(951)765-6287
Website:	http://ranchoviejo.hemetusd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	782
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	147

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 351

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 365