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#4422 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 46% in state

Murrieta Mesa High

High School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA

A Murrieta Valley Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

24801 Monroe Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562

  • Math 32% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation21.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$15,074
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Murrieta Mesa High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Murrieta Mesa High 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$113,204

Median home value

$629,000

Median rent

$2,262/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Method Schools LaCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–120.6 mi205Compare →
Calvary Murrieta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi138Compare →
Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)Private · tuition8.4private4–121.1 mi100Compare →
Oak Grove Center / Jack WeaverPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#9 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 Mesa High is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Murrieta Mesa High

Murrieta Mesa High is a public high school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 2,228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,422 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Murrieta Mesa High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Murrieta Mesa High School (MMHS) is a comprehensive, four-year high school located in Murrieta, California, and operated by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District 2. The school opened in 2009 to accommodate population growth in the area, with its first graduating class occurring in 2012 2. Its name is derived from the mesa on which it sits, a feature identified in an 1884 surveyor's map of the valley 2. The school is situated at 24801 Monroe Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 1. MMHS hosts annual events such as the Rammy One-Act Awards Show 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.murrieta.k12.ca.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Murrieta Mesa High

What grades does Murrieta Mesa High serve?

Murrieta Mesa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Murrieta Mesa High?

Murrieta Mesa High has an enrollment of approximately 2,228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrieta Mesa High?

The student-teacher ratio at Murrieta Mesa High is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Murrieta Mesa High rank in CA?

Murrieta Mesa High ranks #4,422 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Murrieta Mesa High's MySchoolScout rating?

Murrieta Mesa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mesa High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Murrieta Mesa High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Murrieta Mesa High a charter school?

No, Murrieta Mesa High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Murrieta Mesa High a Title I school?

No, Murrieta Mesa High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murrieta Mesa High?

56.6% of students at Murrieta Mesa High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,228
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 92562)
65,116
Area average commute
38.7 min
Area median age
37.1
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 92562; 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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