Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary serves the entire district of Scotia, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 89.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School's ranking?
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School often compared to?
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hydesville Elementary School, Ferndale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School?
187 students attend Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School?
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School offer ?
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School part of?
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School is part of Scotia Union Elementary School District.
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