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Tovashal Elementary

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Tovashal Elementary ranks 1010 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1010^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of California elementary schools

Summary

Tovashal Elementary is a consistently high-performing K-5 public school serving 745 students in the Murrieta Valley Unified district, ranking in the top quartile of all California elementary schools.

The school stands out for its strong academic results, with over 68% of students proficient in English and 58% in Math, significantly outperforming both state and district averages. This is particularly notable because Tovashal achieves this while serving a student population with a level of economic need similar to nearby schools like Avaxat Elementary and Rail Ranch Elementary, which have lower test scores. The school is especially effective in supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those in special education, with these groups ranking in the 91st to 94th percentiles statewide.

While Tovashal's chronic absenteeism rate is improving, it remains an area to watch compared to schools like Cole Canyon Elementary. The school also shows some variation in performance by grade level, with 5th-grade math and science being a potential focus area. Being part of the high-performing Murrieta Valley Unified district provides a strong foundation, as schools in neighboring districts like Lake Elsinore Unified tend to score lower despite similar demographics. Overall, Tovashal demonstrates that effective teaching and a supportive school culture can lead to excellent outcomes for all students.

745

Students ?

24.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,237

Per pupil spending ?

54.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562-6714

(951) 696-1411

District: Murrieta Valley Unified

Students who attend Tovashal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thompson Middle
High:	Murrieta Valley High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.0%

White:

31.5%

Two or more races:

13.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2013 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (61% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of California elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg54%

California avg41%

1,010^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11Elementary Schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified

322^nd of 1,543Murrieta Valley Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	1010 of 5857	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.0	997 of 5869	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	1127 of 5859	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	1293 of 5883	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	1444 of 5789	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	1573 of 5662	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	69.6	1583 of 5692	72.2%	★★★★☆
2016	64.9	1767 of 5614	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.2	1309 of 5611	76.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.9	1264 of 5530	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	77.9	1135 of 5390	78.9%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	1322 of 5377	75.4%	★★★★☆
2010	80.6	979 of 5314	81.6%	★★★★☆
2009	74.9	1212 of 5193	76.7%	★★★★☆
2008	68.3	1487 of 5113	70.9%	★★★★☆
2007	66.6	1532 of 5113	70.0%	★★★★☆
2006	69.4	1363 of 4818	71.7%	★★★★☆
2005	73.8	1169 of 4822	75.8%	★★★★☆
2004	79.5	913 of 4809	81.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	80.8	291 of 2227	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	375 of 2585	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	511 of 2128	76.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.7	860 of 5597	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	1001 of 5612	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	1020 of 5609	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	70.2	1517 of 5635	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.1	1653 of 5492	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.5	1478 of 5413	72.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.4	331 of 5107	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	80.7	695 of 5107	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	448 of 5087	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	83.6	605 of 5084	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	87.3	416 of 4963	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	78.0	770 of 4830	84.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	474 of 5460	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.5	687 of 5517	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	84.4	602 of 5363	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.2	1461 of 5264	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	1027 of 5173	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.6	1150 of 5084	77.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	1120 of 5628	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	1003 of 5643	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	1180 of 5638	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	1068 of 5663	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	1270 of 5510	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	1660 of 5431	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	33 of 153	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.5	9 of 118	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	73.6	29 of 140	79.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	38.5	500 of 718	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.8	295 of 670	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.2	483 of 669	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.7	364 of 610	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	175 of 2847	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	218 of 2635	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	85.7	220 of 2420	90.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	806 of 2598	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.8	708 of 2651	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	887 of 2661	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.4	1209 of 2726	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.3	1538 of 2834	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.1	1447 of 2737	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)94th percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile+9 vs school

Disabled (2022)87th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)85th percentile~ school

Male (2025)80th percentile-3 vs school

Military Connected (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)30th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy69%+20 vs state

Mathematics59%+21 vs state

Science48%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tovashal Elementary	Public	K-5	23801 St. Raphael Dr.	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1411	745	31	24.2	54.6%	235 (31.5%)	28 (3.8%)	328 (44.0%)	45 (6.0%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.1%)	98 (13.2%)	83.1	1010^th of 5857 public elementary schools	82.8%		84	997^th of 5869 public elementary schools	83.0%	13	48.0		48.0	64.4	71.5	69.6				68.8	62.0	63.4	51.2				58.6	94.8	95.8	96.9				$15,237	$1,153	$14,084
Avaxat Elementary	Public	K-5	24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1402	617	27	22.8	68.7%	157 (25.4%)	36 (5.8%)	319 (51.7%)	34 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	61 (9.9%)	36.7	3425^th of 5857 public elementary schools	41.5%		37.1	3360^th of 5869 public elementary schools	42.8%	65	32.4		32.4	28.6	36.0	47.6				37.8	33.0	27.0	30.5				30.1	95.8				96.7	97.5	$16,752	$1,589	$15,163
E. Hale Curran Elementary	Public	K-5	40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1405	575	24	23.7	62.6%	123 (21.4%)	32 (5.6%)	316 (55.0%)	36 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	63 (11.0%)	57.8	2179^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.8%		56.5	2210^th of 5869 public elementary schools	62.3%	31	35.2		35.2	49.5	33.0	62.5				47.4	60.4	40.6	42.1				47.4	96.2	96.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	$15,603	$1,508	$14,095
Antelope Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 445-4110	839	34	24.6	45.1%	327 (39.0%)	39 (4.6%)	328 (39.1%)	68 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (9.2%)	81.2	1108^th of 5857 public elementary schools	81.1%		76.6	1307^th of 5869 public elementary schools	77.7%	199	45.4		45.4	65.8	63.4	65.7				64.9	67.5	64.6	48.1				59.8	97.0	97.0	97.7	98.5	97.0	97.7	$15,710	$1,478	$14,232
Rail Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	25030 Via Santee Rd.	Murrieta	92563	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1404	603	23	25.6	63.5%	142 (23.5%)	37 (6.1%)	307 (50.9%)	35 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	78 (12.9%)	59.3	2102^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	64.1%		49.7	2572^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	56.2%	470	42.5		42.5	45.8	41.8	62.3				50.3	44.9	44.7	40.7				43.3	95.8						$16,209	$1,818	$14,391
Ronald Reagan Elementary	Public	K-5	35445 Porras Rd.	Wildomar	92595	Riverside County	Lake Elsinore Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 253-7650	508	21	24.6	71.9%	140 (27.6%)	32 (6.3%)	277 (54.5%)	20 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.7%)	32.9	3736^th of 5857 public elementary schools	36.2%		34.9	3530^th of 5869 public elementary schools	39.9%	206	32.7		32.7	41.3	23.7	38.3				35.8	35.0	25.4	17.8				25.2							$17,623	$2,179	$15,444
Murrieta Elementary	Public	K-5	24725 Adams Ave.	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1401	893	35	25.8	60.0%	293 (32.8%)	53 (5.9%)	433 (48.5%)	33 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	76 (8.5%)	73.1	1468^th of 5857 public elementary schools	74.9%		62.7	1945^th of 5869 public elementary schools	66.9%	477	40.4		40.4	58.6	58.5	55.9				57.7	60.0	54.4	51.3				55.4	92.5	92.5	98.0		92.5	97.3	$14,536	$1,231	$13,305
Alta Murrieta Elementary	Public	K-5	39475 Whitewood Rd.	Murrieta	92563	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1403	849	35	24.2	60.5%	252 (29.7%)	37 (4.4%)	412 (48.5%)	76 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (8.1%)	81.5	1098^th of 5857 public elementary schools	81.3%		72.1	1493^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	74.6%	395	41.8		41.8	67.5	59.1	72.9				66.6	61.6	58.8	63.2				61.2	96.7				98.3		$14,745	$1,120	$13,625
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	23151 Palomar St.	Wildomar	92562	Riverside County	Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 678-5217	486	18	26.8	46.5%	189 (38.9%)	16 (3.3%)	217 (44.7%)	9 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	50 (10.3%)	50.3	2572^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	56.1%		48.8	2627^th of 5869 public elementary schools	55.2%	55	36.8	31.0	34.3	36.5	35.1	49.1	50.8	48.9	51.2	44.8	38.1	35.1	50.9	39.3	27.7	44.2	39.3	80.0	84.6	95.4	87.7	87.7	89.2	$15,997	$1,410	$14,587
Cole Canyon Elementary	Public	K-5	23750 Via Alisol	Murrieta	92562	Riverside County	Murrieta Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 696-1421	1,038	40	25.9	35.4%	502 (48.4%)	12 (1.2%)	360 (34.7%)	58 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	102 (9.8%)	91.8	563^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	90.4%		90.9	637^th of 5869 public elementary schools	89.1%	74	58.9		58.9	76.7	73.3	77.6				76.0	75.0	68.6	61.8				68.3	91.3	95.1	95.1	94.6	94.6	93.5	$14,942	$1,304	$13,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Tovashal Elementary

What schools do graduates of Tovashal Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tovashal Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thompson Middle
High : Murrieta Valley High

What district is Tovashal Elementary in?

Murrieta Valley Unified

How many students attend Tovashal Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 745 students attended Tovashal Elementary.

Is Tovashal Elementary a good school?

Tovashal Elementary ranks 1010^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tovashal Elementary?

Students at Tovashal Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 32% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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