Murrieta Mesa High School vs. Vista Murrieta High School
Should you attend Murrieta Mesa High School or Vista Murrieta High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murrieta Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Vista Murrieta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,066 students in grades 9-12, Murrieta Mesa High 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,328 students in grades 9-12, Vista Murrieta High 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,066 students
3,328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
146 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2344 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1914 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
492
864
Grade 10 Students
535
828
Grade 11 Students
523
833
Grade 12 Students
516
803
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
46%
43%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
31%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
18%