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#5565 of 9,539 schools in CA
Thompson Middle
Middle School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA
A Murrieta Valley Unified middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24040 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562
- Math 43% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thompson Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thompson 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Canyon AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)Private · tuition | 8.4private | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Method Schools LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Mcelhinney MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #14 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
Thompson Middle is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson Middle
Thompson Middle is a public middle school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,595 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,565 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson Middle
What grades does Thompson Middle serve?
Thompson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thompson Middle?
Thompson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thompson Middle rank in CA?
Thompson Middle ranks #5,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thompson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Thompson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thompson Middle a charter school?
No, Thompson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompson Middle a Title I school?
No, Thompson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson Middle?
49.8% of students at Thompson 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
- 1,595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (951) 696-1410
- Area population (ZIP 92562)
- 65,116
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 92562; 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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