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35125 Briggs Road, Murrieta, CA 92563-2346
Summary
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
70.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
52.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 170/1,204 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 246/1,204 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,451 |
| Low-Income Students | 671 (46.2%) |
| English Learners | 39 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math +5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.4% to 74.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.2% to 55.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dorothy McElhinney Middle compare within the district?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Murrieta Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dorothy McElhinney Middle rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranks No. 170 of 1,204 in reading and No. 246 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dorothy McElhinney Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.4% meet the reading standard and 44.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dorothy McElhinney Middle compare with other schools in Murrieta?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Murrieta with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MurrietaHow does Dorothy McElhinney Middle compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 54 6–8 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy McElhinney MiddleThis school | 52.2% | 70.1% |
| Shivela Middle | 45.3% | 56.3% |
| Thompson Middle | 46.3% | 61.5% |
