How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alta Murrieta Elementary | Thompson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murrieta, CA | Murrieta, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,565 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.9:1 | 27.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.4% | 30.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alta Murrieta Elementary | Thompson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,260 | $14,260 |
| District | Murrieta Valley Unified | Murrieta Valley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alta Murrieta Elementary | Thompson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.7% | 42.0% |
| African American | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 38.8% |
| Asian | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 9.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alta Murrieta Elementary | Thompson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 849:1 | 782.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.9% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.