Serving 881 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Alta Murrieta Elementary School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
881 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Murrieta Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2127 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Murrieta Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Murrieta Elementary School is ranked #2127 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Murrieta Elementary School often compared to?
Alta Murrieta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vintage Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Murrieta Elementary School?
881 students attend Alta Murrieta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Alta Murrieta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Murrieta Elementary School?
Alta Murrieta Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta Murrieta Elementary School offer ?
Alta Murrieta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alta Murrieta Elementary School part of?
Alta Murrieta Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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