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Thompson Middle

Murrieta Valley Unified · Riverside County · 24040 Hayes Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562-9198

(951) 696-1410 · www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/thompson

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8/10
#336
Rank 336 out of 1,315
Top 25%
English Language Arts8/10 · #339 · 74th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #359 · 73rd percentile
Science8/10 · #318 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Thompson Middle sits in the heart of Murrieta, a fast-growing Southwest Riverside County community that draws families looking for suburban comfort with easy access to both San Diego and the Inland Empire. Scores here land solidly in the upper quarter statewide across English, math, and science, making it a dependable choice for families who want strong academics without the pressure of the most intensely competitive schools. It's a good fit for families settling into Murrieta's newer neighborhoods and looking for a middle school that balances solid instruction with a community feel.

Student Demographics

1,469 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
609 (41%)
Hispanic
576 (39%)
Multiple Races
114 (8%)
African American
54 (4%)
Filipino
47 (3%)
Asian
44 (3%)
Other
25 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners129 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged728 (50%)
Students with Disabilities266 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,565
Enrollment
61.3
Teachers (FTE)
25.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 Programs4/10 · #927 · 33rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found