Shivela Middle vs Tovashal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Tovashal Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students
| Measure | Shivela Middle Murrieta, California | Tovashal Elementary Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 1,334 | #1573 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8103 of 15,369 | #20721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,282 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tovashal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 47.9).
- •Tovashal Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Tovashal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Tovashal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 66.1%).
- •Tovashal Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 28.5).
- •Shivela Middle is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 745.
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 Tovashal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tovashal Elementary ranks higher (56.4 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 Tovashal Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shivela Middle: 1,282. Tovashal Elementary: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shivela Middle and Tovashal Elementary rank in California?
Shivela Middle is 450th of 1,334 and Tovashal Elementary is 1573rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).