John Murdy Elementary School
- John Murdy Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- John Murdy Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Murdy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Murdy Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1240 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 77% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garden Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Murdy Elementary School is Bolsa Grande High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leo Carrillo Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westminster Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 796 students
0.4 miles
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)663-6218 0.4 7-8 796 - Westminster Leo Carrillo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 610 students
0.5 miles
15270 Bushard St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)663-6230 0.5 K-6 610 - Garden Grove Merton E. Hill Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 356 students
0.5 miles
9681 11th St.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714)663-6561 0.5 K-6 356 - Westminster Susan B. Anthony Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 418 students
0.7 miles
15320 Pickford St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)663-6104 0.7 K-6 418 - Midway City Jessie Hayden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 806 students
0.8 miles
14782 Eden St.
Midway City, CA 92655
(714)894-7261 0.8 K-5 806
School Reviews
| 5 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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