Very Good
#2034 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Murrieta Canyon Academy
School · Murrieta Valley Unified
24150 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92563
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,034 of 9,539
In Murrieta
#1 of 24
public schools
In district
#1 of 19
Murrieta Valley Unified
Academic growth
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Murrieta Canyon Academy
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About Murrieta Canyon Academy
Murrieta Canyon Academy is a public school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified. Murrieta Canyon Academy serves approximately 369 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Murrieta Canyon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,034 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Murrieta Canyon Academy show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 6.4
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
69% of students at Murrieta Canyon Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Murrieta Canyon Academy — Students at Murrieta Canyon Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.
How Murrieta Canyon Academy Compares
See how Murrieta Canyon Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
24150 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92563
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Murrieta Canyon Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. OAK GROVE CENTER (JACK WEAVER SCHOOL) (rated 8.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Method Schools LA (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Murrieta, see our Murrieta schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Options Academy Murrieta | 0.0 mi | — |
| Thompson Middle Murrieta | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Murrieta Valley High Murrieta | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| OAK GROVE CENTER (JACK WEAVER SCHOOL) Murrieta | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Oak Grove Center / Jack Weaver Murrieta | 1.0 mi | — |
| Murrieta Elementary Murrieta | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Cole Canyon Elementary Murrieta | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MURRIETA Murrieta | 1.2 mi | — |
| CALVARY MURRIETA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Murrieta | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| MURRIETA SPRINGS ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Murrieta | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Method Schools LA Murrieta | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy Murrieta | 1.4 mi | — |
| Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian School Murrieta | 1.6 mi | — |
| E. Hale Curran Elementary Murrieta | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Wildomar | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Murrieta Mesa High Murrieta | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Shivela Middle Murrieta | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Grace Christian School of Temecula Valley Wildomer | 2.6 mi | — |
| MURRIETA RANCH PRESCHOOL Murrieta | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Tovashal Elementary Murrieta | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92563 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,519
Median Home Value
$615,700
Median Rent
$2,588/mo
Population
77,860
College Educated
32.6%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
38.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Median Age
35.4
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| OJAI VALLEY SCHOOL Ojai, CA | 7.7 |
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| Pathways Charter Rohnert Park, CA | 7.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Murrieta Canyon Academy
What grades does Murrieta Canyon Academy serve?
Murrieta Canyon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Murrieta Canyon Academy?
Murrieta Canyon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrieta Canyon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Murrieta Canyon Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murrieta Canyon Academy rank in CA?
Murrieta Canyon Academy ranks #2,034 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Murrieta Canyon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Murrieta Canyon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Murrieta Canyon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murrieta Canyon Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Murrieta Canyon Academy a charter school?
No, Murrieta Canyon Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murrieta Canyon Academy a Title I school?
No, Murrieta Canyon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murrieta Canyon Academy?
59.6% of students at Murrieta Canyon Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.8%
- Phone
- (951) 696-1661
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
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District
Murrieta Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 22,317
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,074
- District Rank
- #1 of 19
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