Murwood Elementary School
Tel:
(925)943-2462
- Murwood Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Murwood Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #532 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 20% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 56% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walnut Creek Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murwood Elementary School is Las Lomas High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tice Creek (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walnut Heights Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walnut Creek Las Lomas High School Grades: 9-12 | 1530 students
0.7 miles
1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)280-3920 0.7 9-12 1530 - Walnut Creek Walnut Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.9 miles
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)944-6834 0.9 K-5 396 - Walnut Creek Tice Creek Grades: K-8 | 371 students
1.1 miles
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925)746-5515 1.1 K-8 371 - Walnut Creek Parkmead Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
1.2 miles
1920 Magnolia Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925)944-6858 1.2 K-5 449 - Alamo Alamo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 362 students
1.4 miles
100 Wilson Rd.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925)855-4800 1.4 K-5 362
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