Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

Lunch area located on the campus of Dorothy McElhinney Middle School in Murrieta.

Front office with electronic sign at Dorothy McElhinney Middle School in Murrieta.

Trees planted on the front lawn at Dorothy McElhinney Middle School in Murrieta.

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

35125 Briggs Rd, Murrieta, CA

Spencer's Crossing Neighborhood

Murrieta Valley Unified School District

1,396 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Patane

Student Teacher Ratio
27:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
66%

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Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

27:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

5.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

453:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Hispanic

39.7%

White

33.2%

Two or more races

10.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.5%

Black

7.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/27/2025

I have nothing but great things to say about DMMS. My child is a current student and has been attending DMMS for the last 2 years. Our experience has been exceptional. The staff is always pleasant and helpful, and the teachers care about their student's success. If your child is in an IEP program, t...

5.0 parent

4/21/2024

Fantastic school with great teachers and Ana amazing Principal! Had two kids go through this school and the support they received was fantastic.

5.0 parent

4/16/2024

Great school, good music program, good teachers.

3.0 other

4/9/2024

I am considering registering my school to Dorothy McElhinney but there are no current reviews.Will appreciate an honest review.Thank you

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List Price Range

$648K - $1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$767,261

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

Household Income

$137,922

% of College Grads

32.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,890 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

10.1%

Homes for Sale

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- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,155 Sq Ft
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58 Days On Market
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,617 Sq Ft
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150 Days On Market
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- 4.5 Baths
- 3,529 Sq Ft
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Vista Murrieta High School

9th to 12th
Public

Temecula Preparatory School

K to 12th
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Spencers Crossing Pool and BBQ Area

Spencers Crossing Sports Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails

Heroes Park

Dog Park
Grills
Picnic Area

Mahogany Meadow Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Victory Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football

Workout Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Marble Bulldozer Play Area

Woodland Hills Park

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