Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Murdy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Murdy Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Murdy Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
78%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John Murdy Elementary School?
583 students attend John Murdy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John Murdy Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Murdy Elementary School?
John Murdy Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Murdy Elementary School offer ?
John Murdy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Murdy Elementary School part of?
John Murdy Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2018
MURDY is a fun and exciting school . There are lots of programs like violin classes and super fun events happening. The teacher s are also really kind and funny . I love JOHN MURDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!!
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