Murphy Elementary is a public elementary school located in El Sobrante, California, serving 404 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked 1132 out of 1560 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Murphy Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.31%) and Asian (21.04%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 24.39% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 32.5% in the district and 46.66% statewide. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.7%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools and the state average. Additionally, 55.45% of Murphy Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
When compared to nearby schools, such as West County Mandarin, which had significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, Murphy Elementary generally performs worse academically. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well compared to the state average, but Asian and English Language Learner students performing poorly, ranking in the bottom 10% of California elementary schools. These challenges, along with the high chronic absenteeism rate and the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggest that the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes.
In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Murphy Elementary.
Students who attend Murphy Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Betty Reid Soskin MiddleHigh : De Anza High
Students at Murphy Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 15% African American, 8% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Murphy Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.7% of California elementary schools.
West Contra Costa Unified