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#3609 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 38% in state

Tovashal Elementary

Elementary School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA

A Murrieta Valley Unified elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23801 St. Raphael Dr., Murrieta, CA 92562

  • Math 62% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.2:1
District spending per student$15,074
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Tovashal Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tovashal Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 14Somewhat 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

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Murrieta Valley Unified

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#7 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

Tovashal Elementary is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tovashal Elementary

Tovashal Elementary is a public elementary school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 761 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,609 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tovashal Elementary

What grades does Tovashal Elementary serve?

Tovashal Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tovashal Elementary?

Tovashal Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tovashal Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tovashal Elementary is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tovashal Elementary rank in CA?

Tovashal Elementary ranks #3,609 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Tovashal Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Tovashal Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Tovashal Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tovashal Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tovashal Elementary a charter school?

No, Tovashal Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tovashal Elementary a Title I school?

No, Tovashal Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tovashal Elementary?

55.6% of students at Tovashal Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
761
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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