For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 7,292 students in Murrieta, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Murrieta, CA are Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School, Bella Vista Middle School and Warm Springs 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 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Murrieta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,442 students
Rank: #22.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,595 students
Rank: #55.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,203 students
Rank: #66.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Grades: K-12
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-12
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Murrieta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
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 Warm Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Murrieta?
8 public middle schools are located in Murrieta.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta?
Murrieta public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Murrieta include: Shivela Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School, Thompson Middle School vs. Shivela Middle School, Warm Springs Middle School vs. Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
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