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John Murdy Elementary School

14851 Donegal Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92844

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Top 20%

Tel: (714) 663-6405

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John Murdy Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

John Murdy Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Murdy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

John Murdy Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

560 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

John Murdy Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of John Murdy Elementary School is 0.40, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1176 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of John Murdy Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

68%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Murdy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Murdy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

76%

12%

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Hispanic

15%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John Murdy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of John Murdy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Murdy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Garden Grove Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Murdy Elementary School's ranking?

John Murdy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

560 students attend John Murdy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of John Murdy Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Murdy Elementary School?

John Murdy Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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!!!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Annie

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education