Very Good
#3025 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Warm Springs Middle
Middle School · Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta, CA
A Murrieta Valley Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39245 Calle de Fortuna, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Math 41% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Warm Springs Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Warm Springs 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MethodschoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| James L. Day MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 924 | Compare → |
| Bella Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,299 | Compare → |
| Big Springs Center & SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Murrieta Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Warm Springs Middle is listed in Murrieta Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warm Springs Middle
Warm Springs Middle is a public middle school in Murrieta, CA, part of Murrieta Valley Unified, serving approximately 818 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,025 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warm Springs Middle
What grades does Warm Springs Middle serve?
Warm Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Warm Springs Middle?
Warm Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warm Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warm Springs Middle is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warm Springs Middle rank in CA?
Warm Springs Middle ranks #3,025 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Warm Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Warm Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Warm Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warm Springs Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Warm Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Warm Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warm Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Warm Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warm Springs Middle?
60.5% of students at Warm Springs 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
- 818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (951) 696-3503
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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