- Enrollment
- 3,328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murrieta, CA
Warm Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Warm Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002910590
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warm Springs Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Warm Springs Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warm Springs Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Murrieta Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002910590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Warm Springs Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060002910590 · Murrieta, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 21:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students)
Warm Springs Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Warm Springs 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 755
Warm Springs Middle
755 students
What this shows Warm Springs Middle reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warm Springs Middle compares
Warm Springs 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 24.9%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 9.9%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Warm Springs 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 Warm Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Murrieta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warm Springs 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
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
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warm Springs Middle
How many students attend Warm Springs Middle?
Warm Springs Middle has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warm Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warm Springs Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warm Springs Middle?
40.1% of students at Warm Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warm Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Warm Springs Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% 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 Warm Springs Middle?
Warm Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Warm Springs Middle rank among middle schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Warm Springs Middle ranks #1 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 Warm Springs 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.