Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Murdock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Murdock Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murdock Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
40%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murdock Elementary School's ranking?
Murdock Elementary School is ranked #1547 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murdock Elementary School often compared to?
Murdock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lemon Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Murdock Elementary School?
594 students attend Murdock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Murdock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murdock Elementary School?
Murdock Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murdock Elementary School offer ?
Murdock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Murdock Elementary School part of?
Murdock Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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