Alta Murrieta Elementary School

39475 Whitewood Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Alta Murrieta Elementary School serves 814 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Alta Murrieta Elementary School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
814 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alta Murrieta Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
29%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Murrieta Elementary School?
814 students attend Alta Murrieta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alta Murrieta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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