John Murdy Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Garden Grove, California 92844 · Garden Grove Unified
#1372 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#18402 of 50,301 nationally
About John Murdy Elementary
John Murdy Elementary is a public elementary located in Garden Grove, in the Garden Grove Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 689 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1372nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 689.
There are 49 schools in Garden Grove; John Murdy Elementary ranks 8th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Murdy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Murdy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students · 694 m away
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
717 students · 794 m away
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students · 865 m away
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students · 1.3 km away
Jessie Hayden Elementary
Midway City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students · 1.3 km away
Post Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students · 1.4 km away
Bolsa Grande High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students · 1.6 km away
John Marshall Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
323 students · 1.6 km away
James Irvine Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students · 1.6 km away
La Quinta High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students · 1.7 km away
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La Mesa
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Walnut Acres Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Murdy Elementary a good school?
John Murdy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1372 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Murdy Elementary rank in California?
John Murdy Elementary ranks #1372 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #18402 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Murdy Elementary?
John Murdy Elementary had 689 students in 2025.
Is John Murdy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John Murdy Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Murdy Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Murdy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.