Very Good
#2847 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Vista Murrieta High
High School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA
A Murrieta Valley Unified high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28251 Clinton Keith Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563
- Math 39% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Murrieta High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Murrieta 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Mesa HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,228 | Compare → |
| The University of America High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Calvary Murrieta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| MethodschoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 361 | 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
- #3 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
Vista Murrieta High is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Murrieta High
Vista Murrieta High is a public high school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 3,382 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,847 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Vista Murrieta High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Murrieta High
What grades does Vista Murrieta High serve?
Vista Murrieta High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Murrieta High?
Vista Murrieta High has an enrollment of approximately 3,382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Murrieta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Murrieta High is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Murrieta High rank in CA?
Vista Murrieta High ranks #2,847 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Murrieta High's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Murrieta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Vista Murrieta High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Murrieta High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Murrieta High a charter school?
No, Vista Murrieta High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Murrieta High a Title I school?
No, Vista Murrieta High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Murrieta High?
50.4% of students at Vista Murrieta 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
- 3,382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (951) 894-5750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- 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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