Elementary Schools in Murrieta, California

Above Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 54.5/100

Murrieta, California has 21 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.5/100 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Vista Murrieta High at 68/100, where 31.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Murrieta schools average 26.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

54.5

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

33.1

34.9 – 68.0

Avg Exceeded %

26.9%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

17.7%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Murrieta schools compare

Murrieta's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.9 to 68.0, a 33.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Vista Murrieta High with a Scope Score of 68 and 31.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Murrieta averages 17.7%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Murrieta

9 Strong All-Around1 Culture First11 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Murrieta ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Vista Murrieta High Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	31.7%	Solid 68/100
2	Alta Murrieta Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	36.5%	Solid 67/100
3	Cole Canyon Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	41.4%	Solid 65/100
4	Murrieta Mesa High Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	28.2%	Solid 65/100
5	Murrieta Valley High Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	29.9%	Solid 65/100
6	Alamos Elementary Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around	40.1%	Solid 64/100
7	Dorothy McElhinney Middle Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	29.6%	Solid 60/100
8	Tovashal Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	36.1%	Solid 59/100
9	Antelope Hills Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around	31.6%	Solid 58/100
10	Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	26.0%	Solid 54/100
11	Lisa J. Mails Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Culture First	25.9%	Solid 53/100
12	Murrieta Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	24.9%	Solid 52/100
13	Bella Vista Middle Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum	25.4%	Solid 52/100
14	Monte Vista Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	24.9%	Developing 49/100
15	Rail Ranch Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	20.5%	Developing 48/100
16	E. Hale Curran Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	21.8%	Developing 48/100
17	Thompson Middle Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	21.5%	Developing 48/100
18	Oak Meadows Elementary Menifee Union Building Momentum	17.4%	Developing 45/100
19	Warm Springs Middle Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	18.2%	Developing 44/100
20	Shivela Middle Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	19.8%	Developing 43/100
21	Avaxat Elementary Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum	12.9%	Developing 35/100

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.

Private Schools in Murrieta

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 310 students

18:1Private

The University of America High School

Church of God · Grades 9-12 · 100 students

7:1Private

Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)

Nonsectarian · Grades 4-12 · 100 students

7:1Private

Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy

Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 67 students

17:1Private

Murrieta Ranch Preschool

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 36 students

2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Murrieta

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 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5/100, which is 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.9% 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 Vista Murrieta High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 31.7% 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 54.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 34.9 to 68.0, a 33.1-point spread.

How many schools are in Murrieta?

Murrieta has 21 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.

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