CaliforniaSchoolsMurrieta Canyon Academy

Murrieta Canyon Academy

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 012
Murrieta, California · Murrieta Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students296
Student:Teacher12.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch63%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
296
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
63%-2.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Murrieta Canyon Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Murrieta, California. The school enrolls 296 students. It is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictMurrieta Valley Unified
County6065
CityMurrieta
ZIP92563
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002911241

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment296
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino43.5%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
43.5%
Black
0.5%
Asian
3.1%
Two+
9.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %63%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)