Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Murrieta Canyon Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murrieta Canyon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Murrieta Canyon Academy's student population of 401 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murrieta Canyon Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murrieta Canyon Academy is 0.71, 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
#3801 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
45%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murrieta Canyon Academy's ranking?
Murrieta Canyon Academy is ranked #3801 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murrieta Canyon Academy often compared to?
Murrieta Canyon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murrieta Canyon Academy?
The graduation rate of Murrieta Canyon Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Murrieta Canyon Academy?
401 students attend Murrieta Canyon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Murrieta Canyon Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murrieta Canyon Academy?
Murrieta Canyon Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murrieta Canyon Academy offer ?
Murrieta Canyon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Murrieta Canyon Academy part of?
Murrieta Canyon Academy is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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