Thompson Middle School

Thompson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
24040 Hayes Ave,  Murrieta, CA
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
4.0
3.2
1,595 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dale Velk
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
768:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.5%
White
43.3%
Hispanic
39.3%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Black
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/7/2019
Middle school at Thompson was Great. I had good teachers that worked with me and wanted me to be successful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/12/2025
This school does not protect its student from racism…. The policies and teachers are very bias!!!
2.0 parent
6/3/2025
Communication is terrible and very inconsistent. Notification and discipline measures are not communicated to parents and at sometimes unfair. I get the impression that faculty and staff do not care to understand the situation and if there are altercations they hold both students at fault and discip...
2.0 other
3/27/2024
Administrative inefficiencies plague Thompson Middle School. Poor communication between faculty, parents, and students impedes progress and exacerbates issues within the school community. Additionally, disciplinary measures are inconsistently applied, leading to a sense of unfairness among students...
5.0 student
9/12/2023
Mr.Conkiln is the best teacher, he's funny and not that strict.

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Thompson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Murrieta, CA and is served by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,595 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Thompson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta Canyon Academy, Murrieta Mesa High School, and more. Learn more about what Murrieta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thompson Middle School.

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