Shivela Middle

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/shivela

1,282 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shivela Middle School, located in Murrieta, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. The school’s mission emphasizes preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic focus, Shivela Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build strong peer connections. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, Shivela Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young adolescents to become productive members of the Murrieta community.

1,282

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shivela Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	604
Black	87
Asian	106
Two or More	135
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
604 (47.2%)
White
331 (25.8%)
Two or More
135 (10.5%)
Asian
106 (8.3%)
Black
87 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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)696-1406
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/shivela
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	244

* 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 6 434

Grade 7 420

Grade 8 428

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shivela Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	434
Grade 7	420
Grade 8	428

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shivela Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	625	48.8%
Male	656	51.2%
Not Specified	1	0%

Middle School 6th - 8th