D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Mountain Empire Junior High

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3305 Buckman Springs Rd., Pine Valley, CA 91962
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 12% proficient · 5th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
298
Students
enrolled
25.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%5/100reading 5th percentile, math 5th percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−26 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−25 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic17%12%reading -22 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -21 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
City Pine Valley
ZIP Code 91962
District 0626100
NCES School ID 062610013049
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91962

Understanding the community around Mountain Empire Junior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $126,833
Per Capita Income $52,494
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 62.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $459,700
Median Rent $2,683
Owner-Occupied 93.2%
Renter-Occupied 6.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mountain Empire Junior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 68.5%
White 22.8%
Two or More Races 4.7%
American Indian 3.0%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 298
Teachers (FTE) 11.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mountain Empire Junior High?
Mountain Empire Junior High has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mountain Empire Junior High?
Mountain Empire Junior High has 298 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.5:1.
What grades does Mountain Empire Junior High serve?
Mountain Empire Junior High serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mountain Empire Junior High receive per student?
Mountain Empire Junior High receives $19,712 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mountain Empire Junior High in 91962 ▼
Avg Home Value
$652,079
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,114
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
6.8%

Other Schools in 91962

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026