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Murchison Street Elementary School

1501 Murchison St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Murchison Street Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murchison Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Murchison Street Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
350 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Murchison Street Elementary School is 0.08, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
10%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
19%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murchison Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Los Angeles 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 Murchison Street Elementary School's ranking?

Murchison Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Murchison Street Elementary School?

350 students attend Murchison Street Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Murchison Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Murchison Street Elementary School?

Murchison Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Murchison Street Elementary School offer ?

Murchison Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Murchison Street Elementary School part of?

Murchison Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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