Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murch Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murch Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Murch Es's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murch Es ranks within the top 10% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murch Es is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 212 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
12%
17%
Black
13%
65%
White
57%
13%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murch Es's ranking?
Murch Es is ranked #11 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Murch Es often compared to?
Murch Esis often viewed alongside schools like Janney Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Murch Es?
601 students attend Murch Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Murch Es students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murch Es?
Murch Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Murch Es offer ?
Murch Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murch Es part of?
Murch Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Murch Es located?
Murch Es is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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