Murrieta Elementary vs Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrieta Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
893 students
Thompson Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,565 students
| Measure | Murrieta Elementary Murrieta, California | Thompson Middle Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 5,693 | #424 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20535 of 50,301 | #7714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 893 | 1,565 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 1,565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murrieta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 49.7).
- •Murrieta Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Murrieta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Thompson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 60%).
- •Thompson Middle does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.3).
- •Thompson Middle is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 893.
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 Murrieta Elementary better than Thompson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Murrieta Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 49.7 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 Murrieta Elementary and Thompson Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murrieta Elementary: 893. Thompson Middle: 1,565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murrieta Elementary and Thompson Middle rank in California?
Murrieta Elementary is 1556th of 5,693 and Thompson Middle is 424th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).