Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley Unified · Grades 6-8
212th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranking
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.
Dorothy McElhinney Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,424 students tested
Dorothy McElhinney Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,442 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 37.9% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| White | 46.0% | 34.5% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 11.1% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 11.9% | 8.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 7.0% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Typical home value $693K in zip 92563 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Bella Vista MiddleTemecula Valley Unified · 3.7 mi away284th of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 46% - 7Warm Springs MiddleMurrieta Valley Unified · 4.1 mi away395th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 7Shivela MiddleMurrieta Valley Unified · 4.6 mi away394th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 6Bell Mountain MiddleMenifee Union · 4.8 mi away624th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 7Menifee Valley MiddleMenifee Union · 5 mi away476th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 33% - 8James L. Day MiddleTemecula Valley Unified · 5.8 mi away265th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 49% - 6Margarita MiddleTemecula Valley Unified · 6.5 mi away598th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 8Thompson MiddleMurrieta Valley Unified · 6.7 mi away338th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
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.