Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
35125 Briggs Rd,  Murrieta, CA
Spencer's Crossing Neighborhood
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
4.4
1,396 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Patane
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
66%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
22.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 26 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...
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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.
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5.0 parent
4/16/2024
Great school, good music program, good teachers.
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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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