Serving 1,309 students in grades 6-8, Shivela Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shivela Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shivela Middle School's student population of 1,309 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shivela Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shivela Middle School often compared to?
Shivela Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Shivela Middle School?
1,309 students attend Shivela Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shivela Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shivela Middle School?
Shivela Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shivela Middle School offer ?
Shivela Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shivela Middle School part of?
Shivela Middle School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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