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42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, CA 92562-6235
Summary
Murrieta Valley High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
78.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 45.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 148/1,596 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 252/1,596 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,104 |
| Low-Income Students | 988 (47.0%) |
| English Learners | 68 (3.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 7.5 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Black or African American and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
78.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 51%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
45.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Murrieta Valley High compare within the district?
Murrieta Valley High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Murrieta Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Murrieta Valley High rank in California?
Murrieta Valley High ranks No. 148 of 1,596 in reading and No. 252 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Murrieta Valley High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 74.0% meet the reading standard and 38.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Murrieta Valley High compare with other schools in Murrieta?
Murrieta Valley High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Murrieta with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MurrietaHow does Murrieta Valley High compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Murrieta Valley High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 57 9–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Valley HighThis school | 45.3% | 78.8% |
| Murrieta Mesa High | 39.0% | 75.0% |
| Vista Murrieta High | 47.5% | 82.3% |
