- Enrollment
- 3,328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murrieta, CA
Shivela Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shivela Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002909686
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shivela Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shivela Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shivela Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Murrieta Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002909686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Shivela Middle held near 1,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060002909686 · Murrieta, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,282 enr · 26.2:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students)
Shivela Middle held near 1,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shivela 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
- Dorothy Mcelhi
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
1,451 students
- This school 1,282
Shivela Middle
1,282 students
What this shows Shivela Middle reports 1,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shivela Middle compares
Shivela 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.8%
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 25.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 8.3%
African American 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Shivela 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 Shivela Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Murrieta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shivela 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
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
Standard public school
1,451 students 27.9:1 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 (~1,282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shivela Middle
How many students attend Shivela Middle?
Shivela Middle has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,230 (2022-23) → 1,203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shivela Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shivela Middle is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shivela Middle?
41.1% of students at Shivela Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shivela Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shivela Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shivela Middle?
Shivela Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Shivela Middle rank among middle schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Shivela Middle ranks #5 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 Shivela 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.