Top Rankings
Murrieta Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 22,274 students in Murrieta Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Murrieta Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
22,274 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
918 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Murrieta Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #451 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
59 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,679 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,372 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
55%
# Black Students
1,231 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
7,579 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
34%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
123 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,209 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,548
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,457
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,402
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,491
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,549
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,615
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,735
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,655
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,713
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,997
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,979
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,104
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,029
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,508 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$332 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$301 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,891
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,508
$19,787
Best Murrieta Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Grades: K-5
| 1,047 students
Rank: #22.
Tovashal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Grades: K-5
| 729 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Murrieta Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Grades: 9-12
| 2,230 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vista Murrieta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 3,493 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alta Murrieta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39475 Whitewood Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Grades: K-5
| 881 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Grades: K-5
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #88.
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35185 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Grades: K-5
| 1,019 students
Rank: #99.
Warm Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39245 Calle De Fortuna
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,557 students
Rank: #1111.
Murrieta Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #1212.
Shivela Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: #1313.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1414.
Rail Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25030 Via Santee Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1515.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40121 Torrey Pines Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Grades: K-5
| 857 students
Rank: #1616.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37420 Via Mira Mosa
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Grades: K-5
| 784 students
Rank: #1717.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: #1818.
Murrieta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Grades: K-5
| 919 students
Rank: #1919.
Avaxat Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Grades: K-5
| 724 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
41870 Mcalby Ct.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murrieta Valley Unified School District?
Murrieta Valley Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 22,274 students.
What is the rank of Murrieta Valley Unified School District?
Murrieta Valley Unified School District is ranked #451 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta Valley Unified School District?
42% of Murrieta Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murrieta Valley Unified School District?
Murrieta Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Murrieta Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,508 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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