Murdock-portal Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Murdock-portal Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murdock-portal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Murdock-portal Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murdock-portal Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Murdock-portal Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
90%
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murdock-portal Elementary School's ranking?
Murdock-portal Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Murdock-portal Elementary School?
551 students attend Murdock-portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Murdock-portal Elementary School students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murdock-portal Elementary School?
Murdock-portal Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Murdock-portal Elementary School offer ?
Murdock-portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Murdock-portal Elementary School part of?
Murdock-portal Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
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