Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murphey Candler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murphey Candler Elementary School's student population of 584 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murphey Candler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphey Candler Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1926 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
93%
36%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murphey Candler Elementary School's ranking?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is ranked #1926 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Murphey Candler Elementary School often compared to?
Murphey Candler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clairemont Elementary School, Browns Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Murphey Candler Elementary School?
584 students attend Murphey Candler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Murphey Candler Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphey Candler Elementary School?
Murphey Candler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murphey Candler Elementary School offer ?
Murphey Candler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murphey Candler Elementary School part of?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
I attended this school through my 1st-7th grades back in the late 60's and early 70's. This was an awesome school. We had awesome teachers. Our Principle Mr Megginson knew every child by name. He spent many hours getting to know every child. I loved going to school here.
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