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Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle

Murrieta, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
murrieta.k12.ca.us35125 Briggs Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563(951) 304-1885
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,424 students tested

72.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 70.9% did.

  • Exceeded30.1%
  • Met42.6%
  • Nearly met18.9%
  • Not met8.4%

Math

1,421 students tested

52.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.5% did.

  • Exceeded28.9%
  • Met23.7%
  • Nearly met26.6%
  • Not met20.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,5001,509
Suspended in or out of school1.3% · 191.8% · 27
Suspensions3133
Violence with injury916
Violence without injury189
Weapons11
Drugs22
Defiance only01
Other14

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,3121,441
Suspended out of school2.8% · 371.5% · 21
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,4771,492
Chronically absent12.2% · 18011.5% · 171

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,442 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino37.9%
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White34.5%
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Black or African American7.0%
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Asian8.9%
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Two or More Races11.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060002912243

District
Murrieta Valley Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,442 students
Teachers (FTE)
54.9

Sources