Sheldon Elementary School vs. Murphy Elementary School
Should I attend Sheldon Elementary School or Murphy 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
Sheldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
295 students
384 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
58
Grade 1 Students
43
52
Grade 2 Students
36
71
Grade 3 Students
29
44
Grade 4 Students
44
58
Grade 5 Students
45
55
Grade 6 Students
35
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
19%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
18%
17%
% White
11%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
