Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Warm Springs Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Warm Springs Middle serves the east part of Murrieta, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families within this zone are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warm Springs Middle School's student population of 755 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
755 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Motto
Inspiring Every Student with P.R.I.D.E. (Purpose, Rigor, Integrity, Determination, Empowerment)
School Rankings
Warm Springs Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warm Springs Middle School is 0.69, 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
#2787 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warm Springs Middle School's ranking?
Warm Springs Middle School is ranked #2787 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Warm Springs Middle School often compared to?
Warm Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School, Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Warm Springs Middle School?
755 students attend Warm Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Warm Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warm Springs Middle School?
Warm Springs Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Warm Springs Middle School offer ?
Warm Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Warm Springs Middle School part of?
Warm Springs Middle School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
Review Warm Springs Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
