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Schools in 92562 — Murrieta, California: 92562 schools average 9.7 points above the state — but the range is 34.7 points wide.

92562 has 10 ranked schools in Murrieta, averaging a Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 9.7 points above the state average of 41.8 (a state average weighted to 92562's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.9 to 65.6, a 34.7-point spread.

How 92562 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Murrieta Valley High with a Scope Score of 66 and 29.9% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 92562's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +83 scale-score points across 6 schools in 92562 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92562 averages 19.7%, near the state average of 19.0%, weighted to 92562's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92562 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92562
92562Murrieta1051.5/100
92563Murrieta3.11450.4/100-1.1
92595Wildomar3.9733.8/100-17.7
92591Temecula5.2847.6/100-4.0
92590Temecula5.4537.8/100-13.7
92584Menifee7.21041.1/100-10.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92562

3 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine2 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92562 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92562

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range30.9 – 65.6
34.7 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.0% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 50.0/1006 ranked elementary schools3 Strong, 2 Solid, +1 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Cole Canyon Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.4%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
2Antelope Hills Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Growth Engine
31.6%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
3Tovashal Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
36.1%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100
4Murrieta Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified On the Rise
24.9%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
5E. Hale Curran Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Growth Engine
21.8%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
6Avaxat Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
12.9%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 43.4/1002 ranked middle schools2 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Thompson Middle
Murrieta Valley Unified On the Rise
21.5%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
2Shivela Middle
Murrieta Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.8%60th percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100

High Schools (2)

avg 64.2/1002 ranked high schools2 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Murrieta Valley High
Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around
29.9%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
2Murrieta Mesa High
Murrieta Valley Unified Strong All-Around
28.2%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 63/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schools in 92562Methodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92562 (Murrieta) good?
92562 has 10 ranked schools in Murrieta, averaging a Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 9.7 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92562's own mix of school levels. 26.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92562?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92562 is Murrieta Valley High with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 29.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92562 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92562 average a Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 9.7 points above the state average of 41.8, a state average weighted to zip code 92562's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 26.8% vs. 20.2% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92562?
Zip code 92562 has 10 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.