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Dorothy McElhinney Middle

Murrieta Valley Unified · Riverside County · 35125 Briggs Road, Murrieta, CA 92563-2346

(951) 304-1885 · www.murrieta.k12.ca.us

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9/10
#217
Rank 217 out of 1,315
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #179 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #257 · 81st percentile
Science9/10 · #245 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dorothy McElhinney Middle sits in the heart of Murrieta, one of the Inland Empire's most family-friendly cities, where newer subdivisions blend with a genuine sense of community and plenty of open space. Students here consistently perform well above state averages across English, math, and science, making it a solid choice for families who want a competitive middle school experience without the pressure of a hyper-selective environment. It's the kind of school that appeals to parents planting roots in Southwest Riverside County — drawn by the safer streets, good weather, and schools that actually deliver.

Student Demographics

1,401 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
518 (37%)
White
491 (35%)
Multiple Races
129 (9%)
Filipino
87 (6%)
African American
85 (6%)
Asian
63 (4%)
Other
28 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners101 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged654 (47%)
Students with Disabilities270 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,451
Enrollment
57.5
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
19
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 Programs3/10 · #972 · 29th percentile

50 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found