Murphy Ranch Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whittier, California 90603 · East Whittier City Elementary
#750 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#10401 of 50,301 nationally
About Murphy Ranch Elementary
Murphy Ranch Elementary is a public elementary located in Whittier, in the East Whittier City Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 466 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 750th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 466.
There are 40 schools in Whittier; Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks 1st of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)29.1
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 Murphy Ranch Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 29.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphy Ranch Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Leffingwell Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 1.1 km away
Jordan Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students · 1.2 km away
La Serna High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,372 students · 1.3 km away
Macy Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students · 1.5 km away
Orchard Dale Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students · 2.1 km away
Hillview Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students · 2.4 km away
El Portal Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students · 2.5 km away
Scott Avenue Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students · 2.6 km away
East Whittier Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 2.8 km away
Meadow Green Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students · 2.8 km away
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466 students
Fairburn Avenue Elementary
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Victory Boulevard Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy Ranch Elementary a good school?
Murphy Ranch Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #750 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 Murphy Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks #750 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #10401 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphy Ranch Elementary?
Murphy Ranch Elementary had 466 students in 2025.
Is Murphy Ranch Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Murphy Ranch Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphy Ranch Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Murphy Ranch Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.