Serving 1,557 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Middle School's student population of 1,557 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompson Middle 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 Thompson Middle School is 0.66, 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
#2870 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Middle School's ranking?
Thompson Middle School is ranked #2870 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thompson Middle School often compared to?
Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shivela Middle School, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
1,557 students attend Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thompson Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thompson Middle School offer ?
Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thompson Middle School part of?
Thompson Middle School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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