Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
212th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
35125 Briggs Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885Official website ↗NCES ID 060002912243Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dorothy McElhinney Middle 212th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 84th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,424 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,442 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.7% | 37.9% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| White | 48.8% | 34.5% | ▼ 14.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 11.9% | 8.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 7.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $693K in zip 92563 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dorothy McElhinney Middle in?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified district in Murrieta, California.
Is Dorothy McElhinney Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dorothy McElhinney Middle 212th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dorothy McElhinney Middle?
Hispanic 38%, White 35%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 9% (1,442 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dorothy McElhinney Middle 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.