Thompson Middle
Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley Unified · Grades 6-8
338th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
Thompson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thompson Middle 338th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2015 to 74th in 2025.
Thompson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,491 students tested
Thompson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,595 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.6% | 42.2% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.2% | 38.3% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 9.0% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Thompson Middle
Typical home value $690K in zip 92562 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Thompson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Shivela MiddleMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.2 mi away394th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 4David A. Brown MiddleLake Elsinore Unified · 3.1 mi away898th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 7Warm Springs MiddleMurrieta Valley Unified · 4.9 mi away395th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 8James L. Day MiddleTemecula Valley Unified · 5.6 mi away265th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 49% - 9Dorothy McElhinney MiddleMurrieta Valley Unified · 6.7 mi away212th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 53% - 7Menifee Valley MiddleMenifee Union · 6.7 mi away476th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 33% - 6Canyon Lake MiddleLake Elsinore Unified · 6.8 mi away529th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 29% - 6Margarita MiddleTemecula Valley Unified · 6.9 mi away598th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thompson Middle in?
Thompson Middle is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified district in Murrieta, California.
Is Thompson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thompson Middle 338th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thompson Middle?
White 42%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 6% (1,595 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thompson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92562 is $690K 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.