Thompson Middle School in Murrieta, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Thompson Middle School is a suburban public school in Murrieta, California that is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District. It serves 1,595 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.6:1. Its teachers have had 218 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,595 Students

60 Teachers

24040 Hayes Ave

Murrieta, CA 92562 View local requests

http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/thompson

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Thompson Middle School Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Thompson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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