- Enrollment
- 3,328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murrieta, CA
Thompson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002903649
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Murrieta Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002903649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Thompson Middle held near 1,595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 060002903649 · Murrieta, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,565 enr · 27.5:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students)
Thompson Middle held near 1,595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thompson 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
- This school
Thompson Middle
1,565 students
- Dorothy Mcelhi
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
1,451 students
- Shivela Middle 1,282
Shivela Middle
1,282 students
What this shows Thompson Middle reports 1,565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Middle compares
Thompson 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,565 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,565
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 783 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Thompson 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 Thompson 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 |
| Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shivela Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson 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
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
Standard public school
1,451 students 27.9:1 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 (~1,565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Middle
How many students attend Thompson Middle?
Thompson Middle has 1,565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,557 (2022-23) → 1,595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Middle?
30.6% of students at Thompson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Middle is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Middle?
Thompson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Thompson Middle rank among middle schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle ranks #4 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 Thompson 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.