Very Good
#2034 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Murrieta Canyon Academy
School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA
A Murrieta Valley Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
24150 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92563
- Math 28% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Murrieta Canyon Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murrieta Canyon Academy 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)Private · tuition | 8.4private | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Method Schools LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School of WildomarPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–11 | 4.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Murrieta Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Murrieta Canyon Academy is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murrieta Canyon Academy
Murrieta Canyon Academy is a public school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,034 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.8%
- Phone
- (951) 696-1661
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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