About This School
Murrieta Valley High School is located in Murrieta, CA and is one of 5 high schools in Murrieta Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2695 students in grades 9-12.
Murrieta Valley High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murrieta Valley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Murrieta Valley High School had an API growth score of 834 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Murrieta Valley High School's 2011 base score was 823 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Murrieta Valley High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murrieta Valley High School's students and teachers. more
Murrieta Valley High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murrieta Valley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Murrieta Valley High School had an API growth score of 834 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Murrieta Valley High School's 2011 base score was 823 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Murrieta Valley High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murrieta Valley High School's students and teachers. more
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Murrieta Valley Unified District Spending
$7,725Per Pupil
The Murrieta Valley Unified spends $7,725 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Murrieta Valley Unified District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Institute 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Calvary Chapel Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Murrieta Mesa High School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Tenaja Canyon Academy 2.2 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Murrieta Valley High School42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
www.murrieta.k12.ca....
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2695
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Murrieta Valley High School had 15% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Two or More Races
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Murrieta Valley High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Murrieta Valley High School
Cathy Chuck: Great school, great teachers, coaches, and staff at MVHS. Everyone works there for the benefit of the kids... and it shows.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 22, 2010
Murrieta Valley High School
5
Because my school does things the "Rite" way, the Nighthawk way.
I look forward to going to school everyday... I love my teachers and love being with my friends.
Oh, and Coach Gonzales and Coach Lynton are awesome!!!
I look forward to going to school everyday... I love my teachers and love being with my friends.
Oh, and Coach Gonzales and Coach Lynton are awesome!!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Sep 23, 2010
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