Murrieta Canyon Academy serves 189 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Murrieta Canyon Academy's student population of 189 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Murrieta Canyon Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
42%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Murrieta Canyon Academy often compared to?
Murrieta Canyon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murrieta Canyon Academy?
The graduation rate of Murrieta Canyon Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Murrieta Canyon Academy?
189 students attend Murrieta Canyon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Murrieta Canyon Academy students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murrieta Canyon Academy?
Murrieta Canyon Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murrieta Canyon Academy offer ?
Murrieta Canyon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Murrieta Canyon Academy part of?
Murrieta Canyon Academy is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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