Sheldon Elementary School vs. Murphy Elementary School
Should you attend Sheldon Elementary School or Murphy 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
Sheldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 314 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 404 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
314 students
404 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8043 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7843 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
61
Grade 1 Students
43
63
Grade 2 Students
43
58
Grade 3 Students
40
72
Grade 4 Students
30
40
Grade 5 Students
51
56
Grade 6 Students
47
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
19%
21%
% Hispanic
46%
44%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
10%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%