For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,798 students in 92562, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92562, CA are Thompson Middle School and Shivela Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92562 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92562, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92562, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,595 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Gr: 6-8 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
92562, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92562, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92562, CA include Thompson Middle School and Shivela Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92562?
2 public middle schools are located in 92562.
What is the racial composition of students in 92562?
92562 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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