Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School vs. Ferndale Elementary School
Should you attend Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School or Ferndale 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
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Ferndale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ferndale Elementary School 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
182 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3716 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3887 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
30
38
Grade 1 Students
18
40
Grade 2 Students
16
32
Grade 3 Students
15
40
Grade 4 Students
25
33
Grade 5 Students
22
35
Grade 6 Students
20
37
Grade 7 Students
17
45
Grade 8 Students
19
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
70%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
