Very Good
#3384 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
Middle School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA
A Murrieta Valley Unified middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35125 Briggs Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563
- Math 47% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murrieta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,519
Median home value
$615,700
Median rent
$2,588/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temecula PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,083 | Compare → |
| Bella Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,299 | Compare → |
| MethodschoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Warm Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 818 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Murrieta Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #6 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is a public middle school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,384 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
What grades does Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle serve?
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle rank in CA?
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle ranks #3,384 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle a charter school?
No, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle a Title I school?
No, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
46.5% of students at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (951) 304-1885
- Area population (ZIP 92563)
- 77,860
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92563; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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