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Murdock Elementary School

4354 Conrad Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Murdock 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Murdock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Murdock Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
594 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murdock Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1547 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Murdock Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Murdock Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Murdock Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Murdock Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Murdock Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murdock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murdock Elementary School's ranking?
Murdock Elementary School is ranked #1547 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murdock Elementary School often compared to?
Murdock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lemon Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Murdock Elementary School?
594 students attend Murdock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Murdock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murdock Elementary School?
Murdock Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murdock Elementary School offer ?
Murdock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Murdock Elementary School part of?
Murdock Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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