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Thompson Middle School

24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,557 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thompson Middle School's student population of 1,557 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,557 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thompson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2870 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thompson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thompson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Thompson Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thompson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Thompson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thompson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Middle School's ranking?
Thompson Middle School is ranked #2870 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thompson Middle School often compared to?
Thompson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shivela Middle School, Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
1,557 students attend Thompson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thompson Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thompson Middle School offer ?
Thompson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thompson Middle School part of?
Thompson Middle School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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