Murrieta Mesa High vs Shivela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrieta Mesa High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
Shivela Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,282 students
| Measure | Murrieta Mesa High Murrieta, California | Shivela Middle Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 1,343 | #450 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8824 of 16,910 | #8103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,066 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.3 vs 47.9).
- •Shivela Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 66.1%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 28.5).
- •Murrieta Mesa High is the larger school with 2,066 students compared with 1,282.
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 Mesa High better than Shivela Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Murrieta Mesa High and Shivela Middle?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murrieta Mesa High: 2,066. Shivela Middle: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murrieta Mesa High and Shivela Middle rank in California?
Murrieta Mesa High is 433rd of 1,343 and Shivela Middle is 450th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).