- Enrollment
- 3,328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murrieta, CA
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002912243
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Murrieta Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002912243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle held near 1,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 060002912243 · Murrieta, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,451 enr · 27.9:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students)
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle held near 1,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Murrieta
Vista Murrieta High
3,328 students
- Murrieta Valle
Murrieta Valley High
2,104 students
- Murrieta Mesa
Murrieta Mesa High
2,066 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle
1,565 students
- This school
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
1,451 students
- Shivela Middle 1,282
Shivela Middle
1,282 students
What this shows Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle reports 1,451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle compares
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 35.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 10.6%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Murrieta Valley Unified reports $15,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Murrieta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shivela Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,104
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Murrieta
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thompson Middle
Standard public school
1,565 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Shivela Middle
Standard public school
1,282 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Bella Vista Middle
Standard public school
1,249 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Warm Springs Middle
Standard public school
755 students 21:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
How many students attend Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle has 1,451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,396 (2022-23) → 1,442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
29.7% of students at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle?
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle rank among middle schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Murrieta on the city page.
What other schools are in Murrieta Valley Unified?
Besides Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle, Murrieta Valley Unified also operates Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students), Murrieta Valley High (2,104 students), and Murrieta Mesa High (2,066 students). See the Murrieta Valley Unified district page for the complete list.