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Erle Stanley Gardner Middle

Temecula Valley Unified · Riverside County · 45125 Via Del Coronado, Temecula, CA 92592-4400

(951) 699-0080

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9/10
#250
Rank 250 out of 1,315
Top 19%
English Language Arts8/10 · #268 · 80th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #261 · 80th percentile
Science9/10 · #230 · 83rd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the sun-soaked hills of southwest Riverside County, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle sits in one of Temecula's family-friendly neighborhoods where the wine country backdrop meets suburban convenience. Students here consistently perform well above the state middle, with strong scores across English, math, and science — the kind of well-rounded academic profile that appeals to families who take school selection seriously without necessarily being in full competition mode. Temecula itself is a fast-growing city with a tight-knit feel, good weather year-round, and plenty of youth sports and outdoor activities to round out the middle school years.

Student Demographics

953 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
342 (36%)
White
309 (32%)
Asian
131 (14%)
Multiple Races
89 (9%)
Filipino
49 (5%)
African American
23 (2%)
Other
10 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners86 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged354 (37%)
Students with Disabilities104 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,008
Enrollment
42.2
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #785 · 43rd percentile

77 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found