How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary | Murrieta Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murrieta, CA | Murrieta, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 828 | 2,066 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.6:1 | 22.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.0% | 35.6% |
| 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 | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary | Murrieta Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary | Murrieta Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.7% | 30.6% |
| African American | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| Asian | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 12.1% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary | Murrieta Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 828:1 | 413.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.9% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 3 |
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.