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 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 21,621 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 43% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
21,621 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
923 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Murrieta Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #395 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#393 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
33%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,550 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$426 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$358 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,707
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,550
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Murrieta Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Gr: K-5 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Gr: K-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Alta Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39475 Whitewood Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Gr: K-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Gr: 9-12 | 2,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35185 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Gr: K-5 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Warm Springs Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Gr: 6-8 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40121 Torrey Pines Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Gr: K-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Rail Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25030 Via Santee Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37420 Via Mira Mosa
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Gr: K-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Gr: K-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Avaxat Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murrieta Valley Unified School District?
Murrieta Valley Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 21,621 students.
What is the rank of Murrieta Valley Unified School District?
Murrieta Valley Unified School District is ranked #395 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
43% of Murrieta Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 33% 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 23:1, 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 $16,550 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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