Murphy Elementary School vs. Sheldon Elementary School
Should I attend Murphy Elementary School or Sheldon Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sheldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sheldon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
384 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
63
Grade 1 Students
52
43
Grade 2 Students
71
36
Grade 3 Students
44
29
Grade 4 Students
58
44
Grade 5 Students
55
45
Grade 6 Students
46
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
21%
% Hispanic
47%
41%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
7%
11%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%