Murdock-Portal Elementary

Public K-5

 1188 Wunderlich Dr.
       San Jose, CA  95129-3163


(408) 973-8191

District: Cupertino Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,858 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.8 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
88.7%
Two or more races:
9.8%
White:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.7% Help


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Compare Details Murdock-Portal Elementary ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (88.7%), two or more races (9.8%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murdock-Portal Elementary is 24.8. 11 elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murdock-Portal Elementary is $6,858. 11 elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Murdock-Portal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Murdock-Portal Elementary 4th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Murdock-Portal Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cupertino Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Cupertino Union 36th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murdock-Portal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Murdock-Portal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 99.46 7th 4809 99.9%
2005 99.17 4th 4822 99.9%
2006 98.56 20th 4818 99.6%
2007 99.05 7th 5113 99.9%
2008 98.78 4th 5113 99.9%
2009 98.31 5th 5193 99.9%
2010 97.93 5th 5314 99.9%
2011 97.70 5th 5377 99.9%
2012 97.41 6th 5390 99.9%
2013 97.48 8th 5530 99.9%
2015 99.25 8th 5611 99.9%
2016 98.99 9th 5614 99.8%
2017 99.15 13th 5692 99.8%
2018 98.80 20th 5662 99.6%
2019 98.92 13th 5789 99.8%
2021 99.07 6th 1417 99.6%
2022 99.46 3rd 5883 99.9%
2023 99.43 4th 5848 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Murdock-Portal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.58 10th 5413 99.8%
2019 98.48 18th 5492 99.7%
2021 98.72 8th 1267 99.4%
2022 99.11 6th 5635 99.9%
2023 99.08 7th 5595 99.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Murdock-Portal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.39 34th 5431 99.4%
2019 98.74 16th 5510 99.7%
2021 98.75 9th 1272 99.3%
2022 99.39 3rd 5663 99.9%
2023 99.35 3rd 5627 99.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Murdock-Portal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.60 91st 1071 91.5%
2019 82.77 67th 1149 94.2%
2022 86.41 27th 1154 97.7%
2023 86.06 29th 1183 97.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Open Quote Children get a well-rounded growth. Curriculum is excellent. Environment is enriching but not competitive which makes learning fun than pressure Close Quote



Enrollment information for Murdock-Portal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 79 1 101 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 79 1 101 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1997 134 1 168 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 161 3 256 10 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 160 2 266 12 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 134 2 292 9 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 111 2 315 8 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 79 1 347 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 79 1 347 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 67 1 363 4 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 59 0 419 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2006 44 0 489 6 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2007 44 0 486 5 3 n/a n/a 2 540
2008 48 1 476 4 3 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 40 1 487 3 2 0 0 0 533
2010 34 0 498 2 2 0 0 0 536
2011 29 0 506 0 2 0 0 0 537
2012 25 0 533 0 2 0 2 0 562
2013 20 0 541 0 0 0 5 0 566
2014 16 1 546 1 0 0 9 0 573
2015 13 1 545 2 0 0 14 0 575
2016 10 1 535 1 0 0 26 0 573
2017 9 1 533 2 0 0 26 0 571
2018 7 2 538 1 0 0 28 0 576
2019 11 2 523 1 0 0 33 0 570
2020 10 0 523 2 1 0 38 1 575
2021 8 0 517 2 2 0 42 2 573
2022 4 0 495 2 3 0 45 2 551
2023 3 0 496 2 3 0 55 0 559

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Murdock-Portal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 182 8.0 22.8 0.5
1996 182 8.0 22.8 0.5
1997 308 13.0 23.7 0.6
1998 430 n/a 0.0 0.7
1999 440 22.0 20.0 0.5
2000 438 21.0 20.9 0
2001 436 21.0 20.8 0
2002 435 20.0 21.8 0.5
2003 435 20.0 21.8 0.5
2004 435 20.0 21.8 0.9
2005 484 22.0 22.0 0.8
2006 539 24.5 22.0 0.4
2007 540 24.0 22.5 0.6
2008 532 24.6 21.6 0.4
2009 533 24.0 21.3 0.2
2010 536 24.0 22.3 0.9
2011 537 n/a n/a 1.3
2012 562 22.2 25.2 n/a
2013 566 22.4 25.2 0.9
2014 573 22.1 25.8 1.2
2015 575 22.0 26.1 2.1
2016 573 22.0 26.0 1.4
2017 571 21.9 26.0 1.4
2018 576 21.2 27.1 3
2019 570 21.9 25.9 1.8
2020 575 n/a n/a 0.9
2021 573 22.0 26.0 2.1
2022 551 22.4 24.5 9.1
2023 559 22.4 24.8 7.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Murdock-Portal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 182 8.0 22.8 0.5
1996 182 8.0 22.8 0.5
1997 308 13.0 23.7 0.6
1998 430 n/a 0.0 0.7
1999 440 22.0 20.0 0.5
2000 438 21.0 20.9 0
2001 436 21.0 20.8 0
2002 435 20.0 21.8 0.5
2003 435 20.0 21.8 0.5
2004 435 20.0 21.8 0.9
2005 484 22.0 22.0 0.8
2006 539 24.5 22.0 0.4
2007 540 24.0 22.5 0.6
2008 532 24.6 21.6 0.4
2009 533 24.0 21.3 0.2
2010 536 24.0 22.3 0.9
2011 537 n/a n/a 1.3
2012 562 22.2 25.2 n/a
2013 566 22.4 25.2 0.9
2014 573 22.1 25.8 1.2
2015 575 22.0 26.1 2.1
2016 573 22.0 26.0 1.4
2017 571 21.9 26.0 1.4
2018 576 21.2 27.1 3
2019 570 21.9 25.9 1.8
2020 575 n/a n/a 0.9
2021 573 22.0 26.0 2.1
2022 551 22.4 24.5 9.1
2023 559 22.4 24.8 7.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Murdock-Portal Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%1.0%1.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201698.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Murdock-Portal Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,858

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murdock-Portal Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock-Portal Elementary)92.790.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cupertino Union)83.778.1
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Murdock-Portal Elementary)92.796.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cupertino Union)86.884.7
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock-Portal Elementary)91.695.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cupertino Union)83.981.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Murdock-Portal Elementary)94.797.9
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cupertino Union)87.186.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock-Portal Elementary)93.496.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cupertino Union)84.883.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Murdock-Portal Elementary)92.395.3
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cupertino Union)84.380.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Murdock-Portal Elementary)87.986.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Cupertino Union)74.372.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570559
 1.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian03
Asian523496
 5.2%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White113
 72.7%
Two or More Races3355
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.8%7.7%
 5.9%


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Students at Murdock-Portal Elementary are 89% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Murdock-Portal Elementary.

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