John Murdy Elementary School
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
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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.
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