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Schools in 92562 — Murrieta, California

92562 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.9 — 10.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.9 to 65.0, a 30.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.1
34.9 – 65.0
Avg Exceeded %
26.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92562 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cole Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 41.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92562 averages 19.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92562 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92562
92562Murrieta10Solid
53.9/100
92563Murrieta11Solid
55.0/100
+1.2
92557Moreno Valley11Developing
34.7/100
-19.2
92567Nuevo3Developing
41.6/100
-12.2
92555Moreno Valley7Developing
33.5/100
-20.4
92570Perris12Developing
32.9/100
-21.0

School archetypes in 92562

2 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92562 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92562

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cole Canyon Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
41.4%Solid
65/100
2Murrieta Mesa High
Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around
28.2%Solid
65/100
3Murrieta Valley High
Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around
29.9%Solid
65/100
4Tovashal Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
36.1%Solid
59/100
5Antelope Hills Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
31.6%Solid
58/100
6Murrieta Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Solid
52/100
7E. Hale Curran Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.8%Developing
48/100
8Thompson Middle
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.5%Developing
48/100
9Shivela Middle
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
43/100
10Avaxat Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified On the Rise
12.9%Developing
35/100

Schools in 92562 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92562

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Murrieta good?
Murrieta's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.9/100, which is 10.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Murrieta?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Murrieta is Cole Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 41.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Murrieta schools compare to the state average?
Murrieta elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 34.9 to 65.0, a 30.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Murrieta?
Murrieta has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.