For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 7,203 students in Murrieta, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Murrieta, CA are Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School, Bella Vista Middle School and Shivela Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrieta, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Murrieta, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,316 students
Rank: #22.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #33.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #44.
Warm Springs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39245 Calle De Fortuna
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,533 students
Rank: #66.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24620 Jefferson Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-4620
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-4620
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Grades: K-12
| 632 students
Murrieta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creekside High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Leadership Military Academy - Indio (Closed 2021)
Charter School
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Murrieta, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Murrieta, CA include Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School, Bella Vista Middle School and Shivela Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Murrieta, CA?
7 public middle schools are located in Murrieta, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta, CA?
Murrieta, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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