Thompson Middle

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/thompson

1,565 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thompson Middle School, located at 24040 Hayes Ave. in Murrieta, California, is a key part of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and personal character, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school community places a strong focus on collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and student engagement, Thompson Middle School utilizes its facilities to encourage exploration in academics, athletics, and the arts. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current programs, the school maintains an official website at [www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/thompson](http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/thompson).

1,565

Total Students

62.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	656
Hispanic	606
Black	57
Asian	93
Two or More	145
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
656 (42.0%)
Hispanic
606 (38.8%)
Two or More
145 (9.3%)
Asian
93 (6.0%)
Black
57 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)696-1410
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/thompson
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	256

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 479

Grade 7 533

Grade 8 553