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Murch Elementary School

Q: Is Murch Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Murch Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend Murch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended Murch Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Murch Elementary School?

Students at Murch Elementary School are 54% White, 18% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Murch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Murch Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Deal Middle School High : Jackson-Reed High School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 128 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of District Of Columbia elementary schools

Summary

Murch Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 636 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the District of Columbia, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance.

Murch Elementary School's test scores significantly outperform the district and state averages, with 71.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70.3% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 42.5% and 30.8% for District of Columbia Public Schools, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of all DC elementary schools for Asian and Hispanic students in recent years. Additionally, Murch has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.8 students per teacher, lower than the district average.

Murch Elementary School's consistent high performance and focus on equity suggest effective teaching practices and a strong educational program. The school's higher per-student spending compared to the district average may contribute to its success, allowing it to invest in resources and support services that benefit student learning. Interestingly, Murch is located in close proximity to several other high-performing elementary schools, such as Janney Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School, indicating a strong educational ecosystem in the local area.

658

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,052

Per pupil spending ?

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4810 36th St. NW
Washington, DC 20008

(202) 282-0130

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Students who attend Murch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Deal Middle School
High:	Jackson-Reed High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

African American:

17.8%

Hispanic:

12.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2014 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the District Of Columbia average (70% vs 31% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of District Of Columbia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in District of Columbia Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg36%

District Of Columbia avg31%

8^th of 128

District Of Columbia public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 76Elementary Schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools

23^rd of 46District of Columbia Public Schools among District Of Columbia districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2025	96.6	8 of 128	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	98.3	4 of 126	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	8 of 128	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	9 of 97	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	10 of 122	91.8%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	12 of 120	90.0%	★★★★★
2017	96.7	7 of 108	93.5%	★★★★★
2016	96.2	6 of 99	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	97.8	3 of 97	96.9%	★★★★★
2014	94.2	8 of 109	92.7%	★★★★★
2012	94.9	8 of 112	92.9%	★★★★★
2011	97.4	5 of 111	95.5%	★★★★★
2010	96.0	7 of 111	93.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2025	60.3	32 of 108	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	8 of 60	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	55.6	42 of 106	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.3	35 of 100	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2023	72.7	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2019	92.0	11 of 117	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.7	14 of 110	87.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2025	98.3	1 of 32	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.4	1 of 30	96.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	28 of 92	69.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2019	96.9	4 of 113	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	10 of 113	91.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	5 of 21	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.4	4 of 35	88.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	District Of Columbia percentile	Rating
2025	73.2	6 of 23	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	4 of 26	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	9 of 25	64.0%	★★★★☆
2022	61.2	9 of 18	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.0	9 of 21	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.9	16 of 19	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)97th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2019)96th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2019)91st percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)76th percentile-18 vs school

White (2025)74th percentile-20 vs school

African American (2025)70th percentile-23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile-24 vs school

Asian (2023)<1st percentile-94 vs school

By subject vs District Of Columbia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+34 vs state

Mathematics70%+44 vs state

Science63%+42 vs state

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Schools Near Murch Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				DC Science Science (2025)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2025)				DC CAPE Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	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	DC Science Science 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts All Grades	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 36th St. NW	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0130	658	47	14.0		357 (54.3%)	117 (17.8%)	80 (12.2%)	50 (7.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.6%)	96.6	8^th of 128 public elementary schools	93.8%		98.3	4^th of 126 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	62.8	58.4	83.5	73.4	71.6	69.6	70.1	71.3	70.3	$23,052	$3,780	$19,272
Janney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4130 Albemarle St. NW	Washington	20016	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0110	717	53	13.5		475 (66.2%)	42 (5.9%)	66 (9.2%)	42 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (12.0%)	99	1^st of 128 public elementary schools	99.2%		99.5	1^st of 126 public elementary schools	99.2%		68.8	74.5	89.8	79.4	81.0	87.2	80.2	81.3	83.0	$21,694	$4,127	$17,567
Hearst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 37th St. NW	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 282-0106	356	27	13.4		188 (52.8%)	70 (19.7%)	42 (11.8%)	26 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.1%)	97	7^th of 128 public elementary schools	94.5%		95.3	13^th of 126 public elementary schools	89.7%	6	58.1	81.4	73.5	67.4	74.1	83.7	71.4	72.1	75.5	$24,588	$4,058	$20,530
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Broad Branch Rd. NW	Washington	20015	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0116	923	63	14.6		650 (70.4%)	88 (9.5%)	80 (8.7%)	29 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (7.8%)	98.7	4^th of 128 public elementary schools	96.9%		99	2^nd of 126 public elementary schools	98.4%	2	60.5	71.7	85.3	85.0	80.5	84.2	81.5	87.1	84.3	$21,010	$4,194	$16,816
Eaton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Lowell St NW	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0103	436	34	13.0		209 (47.9%)	78 (17.9%)	58 (13.3%)	33 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (13.1%)	93.8	14^th of 128 public elementary schools	89.1%		96.5	9^th of 126 public elementary schools	92.9%	5	51.8	57.6	76.1	65.5	66.8	76.3	60.3	60.3	65.4	$21,793	$3,880	$17,914
Mann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4430 Newark St. NW	Washington	20016	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0126	397	32	12.4		263 (66.2%)	42 (10.6%)	57 (14.4%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	96	9^th of 128 public elementary schools	93.0%		95.1	14^th of 126 public elementary schools	88.9%	5	56.4	70.5	79.7	76.9	75.5	77.0	55.9	74.3	68.5	$26,975	$3,929	$23,046
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5000 14th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 726-6200	572	54	10.6		243 (42.5%)	89 (15.6%)	164 (28.7%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.1%)	80.3	20^th of 128 public elementary schools	84.4%		74.4	25^th of 126 public elementary schools	80.2%	5	42.9	47.1	57.9	58.0	53.7	54.3	41.1	44.0	47.1	$22,955	$737	$22,218
Bancroft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1755 Newton St. NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 673-7280	821	64	12.8		245 (29.8%)	14 (1.7%)	527 (64.2%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.9%)	62.9	30^th of 128 public elementary schools	76.6%		66.9	27^th of 126 public elementary schools	78.6%	3	29.7	47.5	38.1	48.7	45.0	40.4	24.5	39.8	35.2	$25,511	$3,837	$21,674
John Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1335 Farragut St NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6226	509	48	10.6		136 (26.7%)	209 (41.1%)	130 (25.5%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	57.3	39^th of 128 public elementary schools	69.5%		54.5	43^rd of 126 public elementary schools	65.9%	4	21.6	26.9	38.0	43.4	35.3	44.8	38.0	35.8	40.0	$22,824	$4,080	$18,744
Stoddert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Calvert St. NW	Washington	20007	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 671-6030	425	35	12.1		253 (59.5%)	49 (11.5%)	45 (10.6%)	37 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.2%)	98.9	2^nd of 128 public elementary schools	98.4%		97.8	6^th of 126 public elementary schools	95.2%	4	65.1	75.6	88.5	85.7	82.2	80.5	80.8	77.8	79.7	$24,920	$3,972	$20,948

Frequently Asked Questions about Murch Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Murch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Murch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deal Middle School
High : Jackson-Reed High School

What district is Murch Elementary School in?

District of Columbia Public Schools

How many students attend Murch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended Murch Elementary School.

Is Murch Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Murch Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Murch Elementary School?

Students at Murch Elementary School are 54% White, 18% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

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