Shivela Middle vs Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shivela Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,282 students
Thompson Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,565 students
| Measure | Shivela Middle Murrieta, California | Thompson Middle Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 1,334 | #424 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8103 of 15,369 | #7714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,282 | 1,565 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 1,565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 47.9).
- •Shivela Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Thompson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Thompson Middle does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 28.5).
- •Thompson Middle is the larger school with 1,565 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 Shivela Middle better than Thompson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 47.9 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 Shivela Middle and Thompson Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shivela Middle: 1,282. Thompson Middle: 1,565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shivela Middle and Thompson Middle rank in California?
Shivela Middle is 450th of 1,334 and Thompson Middle is 424th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).