Murrieta Valley Unified

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District in California serves over 20 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that excel in areas like test scores, graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

At the high school level, Vista Murrieta High and Murrieta Valley High are the top-performing schools in the district, ranking 232nd and 262nd out of over 2,300 California high schools, respectively. These schools boast exceptional 4-year graduation rates over 97% and very low dropout rates under 1.2%. Their students also consistently score well above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts.

In the middle school category, Thompson Middle and Dorothy McElhinney Middle are the standout performers, ranking 580th and 398th out of over 2,700 California middle schools. These schools have test scores that exceed the district and state averages, and they also maintain relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to their peers. At the elementary level, Antelope Hills Elementary and Tovashal Elementary are the top-ranked schools in the district, performing well above average on state assessments.