Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, E. Hale Curran Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. Hale Curran Elementary serves the northeast part of Murrieta, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. Hale Curran Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. Hale Curran Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. Hale Curran Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2991 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Hale Curran Elementary School's ranking?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School is ranked #2991 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are E. Hale Curran Elementary School often compared to?
E. Hale Curran Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cole Canyon Elementary School, Oak Meadows Elementary School, Red Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend E. Hale Curran Elementary School?
575 students attend E. Hale Curran Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of E. Hale Curran Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. Hale Curran Elementary School?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. Hale Curran Elementary School offer ?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is E. Hale Curran Elementary School part of?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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