Alta Murrieta Elementary vs Murrieta Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Murrieta Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
Murrieta Mesa High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
| Measure | Alta Murrieta Elementary Murrieta, California | Murrieta Mesa High Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1333 of 5,693 | #433 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17833 of 50,301 | #8824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 849 | 2,066 |
| Enrollment | 849 | 2,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 38% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 48.3).
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 60.5%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.0).
- •Murrieta Mesa High is the larger school with 2,066 students compared with 849.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Murrieta Elementary better than Murrieta Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Murrieta Elementary ranks higher (60.5 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Murrieta Elementary and Murrieta Mesa High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Murrieta Elementary: 849. Murrieta Mesa High: 2,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Murrieta Elementary and Murrieta Mesa High rank in California?
Alta Murrieta Elementary is 1333rd of 5,693 and Murrieta Mesa High is 433rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).