Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Murdock Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Murdock Elementary serves the entire district of Murdock, MN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 249.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Murdock Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murdock Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murdock Elementary School's ranking?
Murdock Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Murdock Elementary School?
395 students attend Murdock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Murdock Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murdock Elementary School?
Murdock Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Murdock Elementary School offer ?
Murdock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Murdock Elementary School part of?
Murdock Elementary School is part of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District.
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