Dorothy McElhinney Middle vs Vista Murrieta High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,451 students
Vista Murrieta High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,328 students
| Measure | Dorothy McElhinney Middle Murrieta, California | Vista Murrieta High Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,334 | #289 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4903 of 15,369 | #6645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,451 | 3,328 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 3,328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 56.7).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Vista Murrieta High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 51.5%).
- •Vista Murrieta High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.0).
- •Vista Murrieta High is the larger school with 3,328 students compared with 1,451.
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 Dorothy McElhinney Middle better than Vista Murrieta High?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranks higher (62.6 vs 56.7 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 Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Vista Murrieta High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle: 1,451. Vista Murrieta High: 3,328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Vista Murrieta High rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is 281st of 1,334 and Vista Murrieta High is 289th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).