Murdock Elementary

Public K-6

 4354 Conrad Dr.
       La Mesa, CA  91941-5214


(619) 668-5775

District: La Mesa-Spring Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
1383rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,526 Help


Students who attend Murdock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Valley Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  27.0 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.1%
Hispanic:
40.1%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Murdock Elementary ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.73. (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 Student population at Murdock Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), White (40.1%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary is 27. 12 elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murdock Elementary is $5,526. 15 elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Murdock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Murdock Elementary 1383rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Murdock Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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La Mesa-Spring Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks La Mesa-Spring Valley 738th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murdock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.91 339th 4809 93.0%
2005 91.07 429th 4822 91.1%
2006 83.43 810th 4818 83.2%
2007 87.88 632nd 5113 87.6%
2008 93.16 302nd 5113 94.1%
2009 86.91 646th 5193 87.6%
2010 90.39 417th 5314 92.2%
2011 83.81 801st 5377 85.1%
2012 79.39 1062nd 5390 80.3%
2013 75.41 1302nd 5530 76.5%
2015 78.31 1177th 5611 79.0%
2016 84.29 948th 5614 83.1%
2017 89.48 667th 5692 88.3%
2018 90.28 622nd 5662 89.0%
2019 88.95 706th 5789 87.8%
2022 80.25 1178th 5883 80.0%
2023 74.73 1377th 5848 76.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.89 101st 339 70.2%
2019 81.73 52nd 445 88.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.01 215th 5084 95.8%
2019 84.20 526th 5173 89.8%
2022 71.38 1109th 5264 78.9%
2023 72.47 1092nd 5355 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.19 433rd 5413 92.0%
2019 85.00 819th 5492 85.1%
2022 71.78 1451st 5635 74.3%
2023 69.05 1537th 5595 72.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.28 574th 2585 77.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.25 783rd 5431 85.6%
2019 90.05 576th 5510 89.5%
2022 83.85 925th 5663 83.7%
2023 77.41 1194th 5627 78.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.05 344th 4830 92.9%
2019 87.92 391st 4963 92.1%
2022 82.99 632nd 5084 87.6%
2023 80.76 699th 5079 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.60 195th 2737 92.9%
2019 85.57 251st 2834 91.1%
2022 74.55 638th 2726 76.6%
2023 62.46 1031st 2659 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Murdock Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 5 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 344 7 16 29 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 325 11 22 28 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1991 325 10 19 28 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 348 17 15 30 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 381 24 19 45 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 400 25 23 48 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 432 25 30 57 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 432 25 30 57 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 422 31 31 55 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 443 31 30 58 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1999 483 38 29 54 0 n/a n/a 20 624
2000 479 30 24 59 1 n/a n/a 23 616
2001 473 40 23 67 3 n/a n/a 30 636
2002 428 27 26 74 14 n/a n/a 48 617
2003 428 27 26 74 14 n/a n/a 48 617
2004 387 27 33 93 10 n/a n/a 49 599
2005 393 31 30 85 8 n/a n/a 62 609
2006 378 39 30 87 5 n/a n/a 70 609
2007 370 39 24 92 5 n/a n/a 60 590
2008 352 34 23 80 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2009 340 39 21 83 0 1 115 0 599
2010 350 31 19 140 3 0 52 0 595
2011 353 29 17 181 1 0 55 0 636
2012 394 27 19 225 1 1 61 0 728
2013 370 33 23 249 1 1 66 0 743
2014 379 42 27 260 2 1 82 0 793
2015 339 38 24 252 2 2 73 0 730
2016 329 42 27 246 1 2 73 0 720
2017 290 33 20 242 1 3 77 0 666
2018 258 25 19 233 1 5 70 0 611
2019 253 26 14 234 1 5 73 0 606
2020 274 38 15 228 2 4 71 0 632
2021 261 31 14 230 3 1 86 0 626
2022 239 24 14 224 0 1 67 0 569
2023 238 24 18 238 1 0 73 2 594

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 16.4 22.6 n/a
1989 397 13.8 28.7 n/a
1990 387 15.1 25.6 n/a
1991 382 15.6 24.4 n/a
1992 410 15.9 25.7 8.5
1993 469 17.6 26.6 0
1994 496 18.6 26.7 14.3
1995 546 20.6 26.5 19.8
1996 546 20.6 26.5 19.8
1997 540 25.6 21.1 19.6
1998 563 26.6 21.2 18.1
1999 624 29.6 21.1 18.7
2000 616 29.1 21.2 18
2001 636 29.0 21.9 15.3
2002 617 28.0 22.0 16.3
2003 617 28.0 22.0 16.3
2004 599 26.9 22.3 15.6
2005 609 27.9 21.8 17.9
2006 609 27.5 22.1 22.1
2007 590 28.0 21.1 23.2
2008 492 29.9 16.5 25.4
2009 599 28.4 19.6 23.5
2010 595 26.0 22.8 20.8
2011 636 n/a n/a 21.2
2012 728 24.2 30.0 n/a
2013 743 24.2 30.7 24.6
2014 793 26.5 29.9 26.2
2015 730 24.0 30.4 29.3
2016 720 25.0 28.8 31.7
2017 666 24.0 27.7 26.1
2018 611 21.5 28.4 31.4
2019 606 20.0 30.3 35
2020 632 n/a n/a 36.7
2021 626 21.5 29.1 29.2
2022 569 21.0 27.0 40.2
2023 594 22.0 27.0 41.2

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 16.4 22.6 n/a
1989 397 13.8 28.7 n/a
1990 387 15.1 25.6 n/a
1991 382 15.6 24.4 n/a
1992 410 15.9 25.7 8.5
1993 469 17.6 26.6 0
1994 496 18.6 26.7 14.3
1995 546 20.6 26.5 19.8
1996 546 20.6 26.5 19.8
1997 540 25.6 21.1 19.6
1998 563 26.6 21.2 18.1
1999 624 29.6 21.1 18.7
2000 616 29.1 21.2 18
2001 636 29.0 21.9 15.3
2002 617 28.0 22.0 16.3
2003 617 28.0 22.0 16.3
2004 599 26.9 22.3 15.6
2005 609 27.9 21.8 17.9
2006 609 27.5 22.1 22.1
2007 590 28.0 21.1 23.2
2008 492 29.9 16.5 25.4
2009 599 28.4 19.6 23.5
2010 595 26.0 22.8 20.8
2011 636 n/a n/a 21.2
2012 728 24.2 30.0 n/a
2013 743 24.2 30.7 24.6
2014 793 26.5 29.9 26.2
2015 730 24.0 30.4 29.3
2016 720 25.0 28.8 31.7
2017 666 24.0 27.7 26.1
2018 611 21.5 28.4 31.4
2019 606 20.0 30.3 35
2020 632 n/a n/a 36.7
2021 626 21.5 29.1 29.2
2022 569 21.0 27.0 40.2
2023 594 22.0 27.0 41.2

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 Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%2.0%2.0%3.0%95.0%96.0%97.0%95.0%94.0%
201389.0%6.0%0.0%5.0%94.0%92.0%94.0%94.0%93.0%
201493.0%4.0%2.0%1.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%93.0%
201592.0%4.0%2.0%1.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%92.0%92.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%1.0%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%
202098.5%0.0%1.6%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murdock 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 706th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1377th of 5848 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)80.665.4
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)54.746.6
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)73.559.3
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)51.645.6
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)79.276.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)50.248.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)78.263.2
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)42.441.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)69.657.4
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)51.545.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)60.831.2
 29.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)36.226.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Murdock Elementary)48.141
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (La Mesa-Spring Valley)31.626.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)74.757.7
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)51.444.9
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)5732.7
 24.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)39.831.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606594
 2%
African American2624
 7.7%
American Indian11
Asian1418
 28.6%
Hispanic234238
 1.7%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White253238
 5.9%
Two or More Races7373
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%41.2%
 6.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Murdock Elementary.

Students at Murdock Elementary are 40% White, 40% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Murdock Elementary ranks 1383rd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Murdock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spring Valley Academy


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