Murphy Elementary School vs. Sheldon Elementary School
Should you attend Murphy Elementary School or Sheldon Elementary School? 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
School
Top Rankings
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sheldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Murphy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sheldon 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
445 students
320 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#8043 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
74
Grade 1 Students
64
40
Grade 2 Students
62
43
Grade 3 Students
60
42
Grade 4 Students
66
40
Grade 5 Students
41
29
Grade 6 Students
58
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
18%
% Hispanic
51%
50%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
7%
9%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
