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#6165 of 9,539 schools in CA
Methodschools
School · Methodschools District · Murrieta, CA
A charter school in Murrieta, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste B, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Math 30% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Methodschools score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Methodschools 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 19Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| River Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 7,548 | Compare → |
| Elite Academic Academy - LucerneCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 960 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Methodschools District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Methodschools is listed in MethodSchools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Methodschools
Methodschools is a public school in Murrieta, CA, part of Methodschools District, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Methodschools
What grades does Methodschools serve?
Methodschools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Methodschools?
Methodschools has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methodschools?
The student-teacher ratio at Methodschools is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Methodschools rank in CA?
Methodschools ranks #6,165 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Methodschools's MySchoolScout rating?
Methodschools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Methodschools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Methodschools has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Methodschools a charter school?
Yes, Methodschools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Methodschools a Title I school?
No, Methodschools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Methodschools?
37.1% of students at Methodschools 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (760) 224-0758
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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