Academics

Academic Excellence!

Academic achievement is at the heart of everything we do here at Murrieta Valley USD. Our Educational Services Department is committed to fostering inclusive, equitable, and intentional learning experiences that focus on the whole student. We embrace the rich diversity of our students, families, and staff to cultivate personalized pathways to success, whether that means college, career, or lifelong learning.

With a clear vision for student-centered growth, we proudly uphold a tradition of academic rigor and excellence. Over our 35-year history, our district has earned 28 California Department of Education Distinguished School Awards and has been recognized as a CA Distinguished District underscoring our commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

With the highest graduation rate in Riverside County, our schools are also consistently recognized by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll, part of the national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. This prestigious recognition celebrates schools that prepare students for college and careers using only objective student achievement data. ERP’s Honor Roll is the only recognition program of its kind presented in partnership with business leaders to spotlight educational systems making a real difference.

We are proud to be recognized as the #1 school district for academics in Southwest Riverside County. Among our rigorous academic programs for students, we are particularly proud of having:

·         A brand-new early learning center with ten classrooms to teach children, ages 18 months to 3 years of age, foundational skills through play in a nurturing environment

·         Robust elementary arts programming and ELOP enrichment classes for elementary students after-school.

·         An International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program certified high school

·         A National Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone high school

·         Two National AVID Demonstration Schools setting the bar for student engagement and college readiness

·         The ‘Most Spirited High School in America’

·         A National Middle School to watch finalists, and

·         A robust Career, Technical & Education pathway opportunities

At Murrieta Valley USD, we don’t just prepare students for graduation, we prepare them to make meaningful, positive contributions to society.