Thompson Middle
Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
338th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
24040 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410Official website ↗NCES ID 060002903649Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,491 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,595 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.9% | 42.2% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 28.8% | 38.3% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 9.0% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 5.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 $690K in zip 92562 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Thompson Middle
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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.