Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley Unified · Grades K-5
1,621st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary 1,621st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2015 to 71th in 2025.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 401 students tested
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 843 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.2% | 45.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 36.9% | 27.0% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.6% | 11.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 10.0% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Typical home value $693K in zip 92563 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Ysabel Barnett ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 0.5 mi away1,150th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 62% - 9Alta Murrieta ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 1.4 mi away1,013th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 7Nicolas Valley ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 1.8 mi away1,790th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 8Temecula International AcademyRiverside County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away · charter1,331st of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 54% - 7Monte Vista ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.1 mi away1,850th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 7Rail Ranch ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.2 mi away2,203rd of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 4Avaxat ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.6 mi away3,479th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 30% - 9Alamos ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 2.8 mi away826th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary in?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified district in Murrieta, California.
Is Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary 1,621st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary?
Hispanic 46%, White 27%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 10% (843 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92563 is $693K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.