Murdock Elementary School vs. Walden Academy
Should you attend Murdock Elementary School or Walden Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Walden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Murdock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
602 students
192 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8143 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
31
Grade 1 Students
86
30
Grade 2 Students
89
23
Grade 3 Students
125
23
Grade 4 Students
95
22
Grade 5 Students
96
23
Grade 6 Students
-
17
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
51%
36%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
38%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
15%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
