Murray Elementary School vs. James Dougherty Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,187 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Dougherty Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
580 students
1,187 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
254
Grade 1 Students
90
193
Grade 2 Students
105
162
Grade 3 Students
105
176
Grade 4 Students
103
211
Grade 5 Students
80
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
46%
78%
% Hispanic
19%
5%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
20%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%