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Murphy Ranch Elementary

Q: Is Murphy Ranch Elementary a good school?

Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks 604 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

604^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of California elementary schools

Summary

Murphy Ranch Elementary is a high-performing K-5 public school serving 466 students in the East Whittier City Elementary district, consistently ranking among the top 10% of all elementary schools in California.

The school stands out for its strong and consistent academic results, significantly outperforming both district and state averages in English and Math. Impressively, it has maintained this elite status even as the number of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch has increased, demonstrating effective support for all learners. The school also boasts an excellent attendance record, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6%, which is the best among nearby schools like Leffingwell Elementary (6.7%) and far better than others such as Walnut Elementary (16.8%).

While it excels overall, a relative area for focus is science, where proficiency, though still above average, is lower than in other core subjects—a pattern seen at other local schools as well. Compared to other schools in the same district, Murphy Ranch achieves its outstanding results with a higher student-to-teacher ratio, suggesting particularly effective teaching practices. Its ability to deliver top-tier education for a diversifying student population makes it a notable leader within the East Whittier City Elementary district and the wider Whittier area.

466

Students ?

28.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$2,594

Per pupil spending ?

40.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603-1527

(562) 789-2150

District: East Whittier City Elementary

Students who attend Murphy Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Granada Middle
High:	La Serna High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.4%

White:

13.7%

Two or more races:

8.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2013 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (69% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of California elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in East Whittier City Elementary

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 28 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg53%

California avg41%

604^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Elementary Schools in the East Whittier City Elementary

355^th of 1,543East Whittier City Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	91.0	604 of 5857	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	89.5	723 of 5869	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	93.8	449 of 5859	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.7	388 of 5883	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.6	551 of 5789	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.8	524 of 5662	90.7%	★★★★★
2017	87.6	782 of 5692	86.3%	★★★★☆
2016	94.2	362 of 5614	93.6%	★★★★★
2015	93.2	433 of 5611	92.3%	★★★★★
2013	91.0	402 of 5530	92.7%	★★★★★
2012	89.5	452 of 5390	91.6%	★★★★★
2011	84.8	740 of 5377	86.2%	★★★★☆
2010	87.3	624 of 5314	88.3%	★★★★☆
2009	83.0	833 of 5193	84.0%	★★★★☆
2008	89.0	548 of 5113	89.3%	★★★★☆
2007	87.1	667 of 5113	87.0%	★★★★☆
2006	69.9	1347 of 4818	72.0%	★★★★☆
2005	75.4	1111 of 4822	77.0%	★★★★☆
2004	83.5	770 of 4809	84.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	84.9	216 of 2128	89.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	548 of 5597	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.4	850 of 5612	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	775 of 5609	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	94.6	327 of 5635	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.2	652 of 5492	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.0	665 of 5413	87.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	95 of 5107	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	146 of 5107	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	98.3	58 of 5087	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.1	38 of 5084	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	44 of 4963	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	48 of 4830	99.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	346 of 5460	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	80.9	788 of 5517	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	94.3	218 of 5363	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.4	101 of 5264	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	198 of 5173	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	96.9	76 of 5084	98.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	88.8	643 of 5628	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	90.5	573 of 5643	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	95.6	249 of 5638	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	93.1	438 of 5663	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	446 of 5510	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	411 of 5431	92.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	86.3	202 of 2651	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	15 of 2661	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.0	74 of 2726	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	55.7	1351 of 2834	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	1029 of 2737	62.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)98th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+4 vs school

White (2024)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)90th percentile~ school

Disabled (2018)90th percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy74%+25 vs state

Mathematics69%+31 vs state

Science59%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murphy Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	16021 Janine Dr.	Whittier	90603	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 789-2150	466	17	28.2	40.6%	64 (13.7%)	3 (0.6%)	328 (70.4%)	31 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.6%)	91	604^th of 5857 public elementary schools	89.7%		89.5	723^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	87.7%	119	58.8	58.8	65.2	74.4	80.4		74.2	68.1	76.7	61.9		68.7							$2,594	$1,246	$1,348
Leffingwell Elementary	Public	K-5	10625 South Santa Gertrudes	Whittier	90603	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 907-6300	551	22	24.4	53.4%	62 (11.3%)	9 (1.6%)	421 (76.4%)	29 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	88.8	722^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	87.7%		88.8	763^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	87.0%	41	45.8	45.8	70.1	73.3	74.2		72.7	80.5	69.0	61.9		69.7	93.9			96.3			$2,339	$1,000	$1,339
Jordan Elementary	Public	K-6	10654 Jordan Rd.	Whittier	90603	Los Angeles County	Lowell Joint	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 902-4221	516	21	24.5	62.6%	38 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	443 (85.9%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)	65.9	1797^th of 5857 public elementary schools	69.3%		65.1	1811^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.1%	14	37.3	37.3	40.7	59.7	57.6	62.5	55.4	42.6	51.6	45.8	49.1	47.4	97.2	98.1	98.1	98.1	97.2		$17,989	$17,698	$291
Macy Elementary	Public	K-6	2301 West Russell St.	La Habra	90631	Orange County	Lowell Joint	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 902-4231	413	18	22.9	48.9%	102 (24.7%)	2 (0.5%)	252 (61.0%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.7%)	66.1	1782^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	69.6%		69.3	1620^th of 5869 public elementary schools	72.4%	162	33.3	33.3	53.7	59.7	66.7	60.3	59.7	44.4	40.4	45.2	45.2	43.7	96.1						$22,736	$22,062	$674
Orchard Dale Elementary	Public	K-5	10625 South Cole Rd.	Whittier	90604	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 789-7000	472	21	22.4	63.8%	21 (4.4%)	6 (1.3%)	421 (89.2%)	19 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	59.8	2079^th of 5857 public elementary schools	64.5%		66.5	1752^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	70.1%	327	40.5	40.5	50.7	48.5	60.7		53.8	38.7	40.9	42.9		40.9							$2,810	$1,330	$1,480
El Portal Elementary	Public	K-6	200 North Nada St.	La Habra	90631	Orange County	Lowell Joint	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 902-4211	469	20	23.4	62.7%	84 (17.9%)	12 (2.6%)	313 (66.7%)	31 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	73.3	1461^st of 5857 public elementary schools	75.1%		72.5	1474^th of 5869 public elementary schools	74.9%	13	38.9	38.9	63.9	47.7	64.8	60.5	59.0	67.7	55.2	48.2	43.4	53.3							$22,033	$21,156	$877
Scott Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	11701 Scott Ave.	Whittier	90604	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 907-6440	494	20	24.4	58.5%	74 (15.0%)	11 (2.2%)	370 (74.9%)	27 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	55.1	2303^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	60.7%		65.7	1786^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.6%	517	28.0	28.0	54.8	52.3	50.5		52.4	52.7	39.5	33.3		41.1	87.3	91.6		88.7	91.6	88.7	$2,656	$1,142	$1,514
Meadow Green Elementary	Public	K-6	12025 South Grovedale Dr.	Whittier	90604	Los Angeles County	Lowell Joint	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 902-4241	470	19	24.7	58.3%	75 (16.0%)	11 (2.3%)	328 (69.8%)	43 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	86.1	874^th of 5857 public elementary schools	85.1%		79.7	1166^th of 5869 public elementary schools	80.1%	292	53.0	53.0	80.6	68.4	69.7	66.7	71.6	77.6	51.7	57.6	54.1	60.7							$23,007	$22,516	$491
Ocean View Elementary	Public	K-5	14359 East Second St.	Whittier	90605	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 907-6400	668	26	26.1	51.2%	75 (11.2%)	3 (0.4%)	553 (82.8%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.4%)	83.7	978^th of 5857 public elementary schools	83.3%		85.7	922^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	84.3%	56	38.5	38.5	76.5	59.8	71.1		69.7	87.4	58.8	59.7		68.7							$2,333	$990	$1,343
Olita Elementary	Public	K-6	950 South Briercliff Dr.	La Habra	90631	Orange County	Lowell Joint	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 902-4251	425	19	22.7	59.3%	64 (15.1%)	3 (0.7%)	299 (70.4%)	28 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.4%)	51.9	2505^th of 5857 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.4	2430^th of 5869 public elementary schools	58.6%	75	37.1	37.1	42.3	36.1	50.8	41.3	42.6	46.2	36.1	46.8	41.3	42.4							$24,070	$23,330	$740

Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy Ranch Elementary

What schools do graduates of Murphy Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Murphy Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Granada Middle
High : La Serna High

Is Murphy Ranch Elementary a good school?

Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks 604^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Murphy Ranch Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 466 students attended Murphy Ranch Elementary.

What district is Murphy Ranch Elementary in?

East Whittier City Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Murphy Ranch Elementary?

Students at Murphy Ranch Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

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