Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Murdock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Murdock Elementary serves the northeast part of La Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Murdock Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
A Heart for Children
School Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murdock Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1884 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murdock Elementary School's ranking?
Murdock Elementary School is ranked #1884 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murdock Elementary School often compared to?
Murdock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lemon Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Murdock Elementary School?
608 students attend Murdock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Murdock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murdock Elementary School?
Murdock Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Murdock Elementary School offer ?
Murdock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Murdock Elementary School part of?
Murdock Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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