Murdock Elementary School

About Murdock Elementary School

Murdock Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the city of Murdock, California. It is part of the Murdock Unified School District and serves students in grades K-5. Murdock Elementary School has a long-standing tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. The school offers a variety of educational programs and activities designed to meet the needs of all students. Murdock Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The school has a wide range of resources available to students, including a library, computer lab, and music room. The teachers and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. Murdock Elementary School strives to create a positive learning environment for students and families. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has a strong commitment to community involvement, with a variety of volunteer opportunities available. At Murdock Elementary School, students are encouraged to be their best and to reach their full potential. With a supportive staff and a variety of resources, Murdock Elementary School is committed to helping each student succeed.

Address:	655 W. French St. Willows, CA 95988
Phone:	(530) 934-6640
Site:	mes.willowsunified.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	581 students

Overview Murdock Elementary School

Murdock Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Murdock Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Murdock Elementary School

Murdock Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Murdock Elementary School is 0.59, 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.