Dorothy McElhinney Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murrieta, California 92563 · Murrieta Valley Unified
#281 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#4903 of 15,369 nationally
About Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is a public middle located in Murrieta, in the Murrieta Valley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,451 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 281st of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,451.
There are 23 schools in Murrieta; Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranks 4th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dorothy McElhinney Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,006 students · 312 m away
Harvest Hill S.T.E.A.M. Academy
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,196 students · 2.6 km away
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students · 2.8 km away
Oak Meadows Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students · 3.3 km away
Vista Murrieta High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,328 students · 3.4 km away
Monte Vista Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
769 students · 3.9 km away
French Valley Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
755 students · 4.3 km away
Sally Buselt Elementary
Menifee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 4.3 km away
Temecula Valley Charter
Winchester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
596 students · 4.5 km away
Temecula Preparatory
Winchester · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,086 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
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William G. Jehue Middle
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1,444 students
Clark Intermediate
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1,437 students
William Hopkins Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
Stephen M. White Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy McElhinney Middle a good school?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #281 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dorothy McElhinney Middle rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranks #281 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #4903 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorothy McElhinney Middle?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle had 1,451 students in 2025.
Is Dorothy McElhinney Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dorothy McElhinney Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dorothy McElhinney Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.