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Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary

Murrieta Valley Unified · Riverside County · 40121 Torrey Pines Road, Murrieta, CA 92563-6384

(951) 696-1428 · www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/buchanan

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8/10
#1660
Rank 1660 out of 5,722
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1806 · 68th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1498 · 74th percentile
Science7/10 · #1815 · 68th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the fast-growing southwest corner of Murrieta, Buchanan Elementary sits in a community that blends suburban convenience with that laid-back Southern California lifestyle families move here for. The school puts up solid numbers across the board — particularly in math — making it a reliable choice for families settling into one of Riverside County's most popular school districts. With Murrieta Valley Unified's generally strong reputation, Buchanan tends to attract families who want good academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some higher-ranked schools nearby.

Student Demographics

383 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
148 (39%)
White
112 (29%)
Multiple Races
43 (11%)
African American
25 (7%)
Asian
24 (6%)
Filipino
24 (6%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged249 (65%)
Students with Disabilities96 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

828
Enrollment
34.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1668 · 72nd percentile

143 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found