Murdock Elementary

Public K-5

 655 W. French St.
       Willows, CA  95988-2305


(530) 934-6640

District: Willows Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5290th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,995 Help


Students who attend Murdock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willows Intermediate
High:    Willows High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.3%
White:
38.0%
Asian:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.1% Help


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Compare Details Murdock Elementary ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.28. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.3%), White (38%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary is 21.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murdock Elementary is $8,995.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Murdock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Murdock Elementary 5290th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Murdock Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Willows Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Willows Unified 1238th 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 28.52 3331st 4809 30.7%
2005 45.51 2420th 4822 49.8%
2006 39.10 2760th 4818 42.7%
2007 39.77 2917th 5113 42.9%
2008 41.68 2841st 5113 44.4%
2009 34.18 3424th 5193 34.1%
2010 24.91 4231st 5314 20.4%
2011 7.93 5278th 5377 1.8%
2012 12.50 5104th 5390 5.3%
2013 13.58 5134th 5530 7.2%
2015 18.49 4789th 5611 14.6%
2016 21.15 4513th 5614 19.6%
2017 16.70 4976th 5692 12.6%
2018 19.71 4708th 5662 16.8%
2019 18.99 4899th 5789 15.4%
2021 22.05 1111th 1417 21.6%
2022 17.63 5093rd 5883 13.4%
2023 15.28 5271st 5848 9.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Murdock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 3039th 3246 6.4%
2019 31.07 2406th 3275 26.5%
2021 22.61 588th 602 2.3%
2022 29.63 2638th 3311 20.3%
2023 32.49 2351st 3240 27.4%
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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 18.86 4549th 5084 10.5%
2019 20.77 4518th 5173 12.7%
2021 32.01 783rd 1110 29.5%
2022 23.81 4343rd 5264 17.5%
2023 17.62 4844th 5355 9.5%
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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 20.19 4518th 5413 16.5%
2019 16.33 4924th 5492 10.3%
2021 30.49 842nd 1267 33.5%
2022 22.85 4425th 5635 21.5%
2023 16.88 4952nd 5595 11.5%
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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 20.87 4489th 5431 17.3%
2019 22.70 4403rd 5510 20.1%
2021 18.67 1070th 1272 15.9%
2022 14.68 5234th 5663 7.6%
2023 14.79 5166th 5627 8.2%
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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 18.52 4340th 4830 10.1%
2019 19.64 4394th 4963 11.5%
2022 14.62 4822nd 5084 5.2%
2023 12.01 4935th 5079 2.8%
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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 12.56 2495th 2737 8.8%
2019 10.24 2621st 2834 7.5%
2022 11.62 2489th 2726 8.7%
2023 9.30 2487th 2659 6.5%
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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 617 6 21 76 9 n/a n/a 0 729
1989 626 6 70 98 9 n/a n/a 0 809
1990 577 2 115 93 8 n/a n/a 0 795
1991 580 4 177 117 7 n/a n/a 0 885
1992 539 5 207 136 11 n/a n/a 0 898
1993 519 7 213 149 4 n/a n/a 0 892
1994 484 7 228 164 36 n/a n/a 0 919
1995 410 11 201 159 33 n/a n/a 0 814
1996 410 11 201 159 33 n/a n/a 0 814
1997 412 8 212 179 15 n/a n/a 0 826
1998 397 5 192 181 21 n/a n/a 0 796
1999 370 4 166 189 23 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 381 4 144 220 18 n/a n/a 0 767
2001 387 5 101 234 15 n/a n/a 0 742
2002 342 9 63 263 23 n/a n/a 0 700
2003 342 9 63 263 23 n/a n/a 0 700
2004 323 10 47 302 20 n/a n/a 1 703
2005 319 10 55 304 19 n/a n/a 4 711
2006 335 11 46 294 18 n/a n/a 0 704
2007 326 11 45 283 19 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 310 7 52 294 17 n/a n/a 0 680
2009 319 3 54 279 15 2 4 0 676
2010 301 7 42 278 20 1 1 0 650
2011 243 8 40 270 20 1 2 0 584
2012 213 7 34 266 20 0 2 0 542
2013 236 5 40 318 19 2 10 0 630
2014 227 4 42 330 18 1 13 0 635
2015 213 4 42 347 19 3 11 0 639
2016 222 8 41 335 18 2 11 0 637
2017 225 4 33 310 14 2 15 0 603
2018 224 5 35 313 14 3 17 0 611
2019 223 4 27 330 13 1 21 0 619
2020 220 1 25 321 9 2 29 0 607
2021 202 2 26 312 17 1 21 0 581
2022 216 5 29 306 16 1 18 0 591
2023 229 4 21 309 18 1 20 0 602

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 729 28.3 25.7 n/a
1989 809 29.0 27.8 n/a
1990 795 33.9 23.4 n/a
1991 885 36.5 24.2 n/a
1992 898 37.1 24.2 57.9
1993 892 37.2 24.0 63
1994 919 37.2 24.7 63
1995 814 33.0 24.7 67
1996 814 33.0 24.7 67
1997 826 34.0 24.3 67.3
1998 796 37.0 21.5 68.6
1999 752 37.0 20.3 66.1
2000 767 40.0 19.2 65.8
2001 742 40.2 18.5 63.6
2002 700 37.5 18.7 63.4
2003 700 37.5 18.7 63.4
2004 703 38.5 18.3 65
2005 711 38.0 18.7 65.8
2006 704 38.0 18.5 65.5
2007 684 36.0 19.0 63.2
2008 680 38.5 17.7 62.5
2009 676 36.0 17.8 64.5
2010 650 24.0 27.0 67.2
2011 584 n/a n/a 69.3
2012 542 20.0 27.1 n/a
2013 630 23.0 27.3 76.5
2014 635 23.0 27.6 74.6
2015 639 24.0 26.6 75.4
2016 637 26.0 24.5 75
2017 603 26.0 23.1 72
2018 611 26.0 23.5 77.3
2019 619 26.0 23.8 74.8
2020 607 n/a n/a 72.5
2021 581 26.5 21.9 85
2022 591 26.3 22.4 84.8
2023 602 28.4 21.1 81.1

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 729 28.3 25.7 n/a
1989 809 29.0 27.8 n/a
1990 795 33.9 23.4 n/a
1991 885 36.5 24.2 n/a
1992 898 37.1 24.2 57.9
1993 892 37.2 24.0 63
1994 919 37.2 24.7 63
1995 814 33.0 24.7 67
1996 814 33.0 24.7 67
1997 826 34.0 24.3 67.3
1998 796 37.0 21.5 68.6
1999 752 37.0 20.3 66.1
2000 767 40.0 19.2 65.8
2001 742 40.2 18.5 63.6
2002 700 37.5 18.7 63.4
2003 700 37.5 18.7 63.4
2004 703 38.5 18.3 65
2005 711 38.0 18.7 65.8
2006 704 38.0 18.5 65.5
2007 684 36.0 19.0 63.2
2008 680 38.5 17.7 62.5
2009 676 36.0 17.8 64.5
2010 650 24.0 27.0 67.2
2011 584 n/a n/a 69.3
2012 542 20.0 27.1 n/a
2013 630 23.0 27.3 76.5
2014 635 23.0 27.6 74.6
2015 639 24.0 26.6 75.4
2016 637 26.0 24.5 75
2017 603 26.0 23.1 72
2018 611 26.0 23.5 77.3
2019 619 26.0 23.8 74.8
2020 607 n/a n/a 72.5
2021 581 26.5 21.9 85
2022 591 26.3 22.4 84.8
2023 602 28.4 21.1 81.1

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
201298.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201693.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%93.0%93.0%
201797.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

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 $8,995

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 4899th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5271st of 5848 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)18.612.6
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willows Unified)18.612.6
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)17.715.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Willows Unified)17.715.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)25.322.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willows Unified)25.322.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)16.328
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Willows Unified)16.328
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murdock Elementary)38.215.8
 22.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willows Unified)38.215.8
 22.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Murdock Elementary)29.411.6
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Willows Unified)29.411.6
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Murdock Elementary)20.615.6
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Willows Unified)20.615.6
 5%
   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 Students619602
 2.7%
African American44
American Indian1318
 38.5%
Asian2721
 22.2%
Hispanic330309
 6.4%
Pacific Islander11
White223229
 2.7%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%81.1%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Murdock Elementary

Students at Murdock Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 38% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Murdock Elementary.

Murdock Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.9% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Murdock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willows Intermediate
High : Willows High


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