John Murdy Elementary School
John Murdy Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
John Murdy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
John Murdy Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Murdy Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John Murdy Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1181 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 76% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garden Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westminster Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 790 students
0.4 miles
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218 0.4 7-8 790 - Westminster Leo Carrillo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 593 students
0.5 miles
15270 Bushard St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6230 0.5 K-6 593 - Garden Grove Merton E. Hill Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 336 students
0.5 miles
9681 11th St.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6561 0.5 K-6 336 - Westminster Susan B. Anthony Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 360 students
0.7 miles
15320 Pickford St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6104 0.7 K-6 360 - Midway City Jessie Hayden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 795 students
0.8 miles
14782 Eden St.
Midway City, CA 92655
(714) 894-7261 0.8 K-5 795
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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