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Murrieta Valley Unified

California · Public School District
20
Schools
22,274
Students
$14,310
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
48.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
97.4%
Graduation Rate
+10.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Murrieta Valley Unified is a public school district in California serving 22,274 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,310 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dorothy McElhinney Middle06–081,396
Shivela Middle06–081,230
Thompson Middle06–081,557
Warm Springs Middle06–08841
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Murrieta Mesa High09–122,178
Murrieta Options Academy09–1220
Murrieta Valley High09–122,230
Vista Murrieta High09–123,493
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Murrieta Canyon AcademyKG–12401
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,310Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
34%
State
57.2%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal
9.3%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
22,274
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.4% graduation rate — 10.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murrieta Valley Unified?
Murrieta Valley Unified has 20 public schools, serving a total of 22,274 students.
What is the graduation rate for Murrieta Valley Unified?
The graduation rate is 97.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Murrieta Valley Unified spend per student?
Murrieta Valley Unified spends $14,310 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Murrieta Valley Unified?
48% of students in Murrieta Valley Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Murrieta Valley Unified?
No, Murrieta Valley Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Murrieta Valley Unified serve?
Murrieta Valley Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Murrieta Valley Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Murrieta Valley Unified is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.